Grandma Woodbury’s Molasses Candy
2 c sugar
2 c cream
4 T. butter
12 oz (1 1/2 c) sorghum or molasses
Cook, stirring constantly, until brittle, then add almonds and 2 rounded tsp. soda. Stir briskly only until the soda is mixed in and pour into buttered pan.
Notes: This is the candy I remember Grandma almost always had around. Not just at Christmas-time, too. I preferred it to be a little on the softer side -- you might be in danger or removing a filling, otherwise. =)
I have hand-written notes on my recipe card that say 1 cup molasses, cook until brittle or soft, and use 1 rounded tsp of soda. I'm not sure who made the adjustments, but I thought I'd be thorough and offer all options. =)
Uncle Clair says that sorghum makes a better candy. He said the molasses works but makes it more crispy than the sorghum.
2 c cream
4 T. butter
12 oz (1 1/2 c) sorghum or molasses
Cook, stirring constantly, until brittle, then add almonds and 2 rounded tsp. soda. Stir briskly only until the soda is mixed in and pour into buttered pan.
Notes: This is the candy I remember Grandma almost always had around. Not just at Christmas-time, too. I preferred it to be a little on the softer side -- you might be in danger or removing a filling, otherwise. =)
I have hand-written notes on my recipe card that say 1 cup molasses, cook until brittle or soft, and use 1 rounded tsp of soda. I'm not sure who made the adjustments, but I thought I'd be thorough and offer all options. =)
Uncle Clair says that sorghum makes a better candy. He said the molasses works but makes it more crispy than the sorghum.
I am feeling like I want to make some of this soon. I jsut need someone willing to stand there and stir for a half an hour.
2 comments:
Wow! All your postings lately...you must have babysitters around or something. :)
I think I might have to try this soon. I have a ROBOstir I somehow ended up with. But I haven't a clue where to find SORGHUM...???
I'm assuming soda is baking soda. Am I right? And I know someone willing to stir for half an hour. And I know a bunch of teenage girls who will stand around and keep him company. :)
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