Hard candy is made from an unusual combination of vinegar and sugar.  It’s a great addition to a Christmas gift basket or cookie tin.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup vinegar

2 tbsp butter

10 drops green food colouring

DIRECTIONS

Place ingredients in a large saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved in mixture.  Boil until a candy thermometer indicates the hard ball stage for sugar is reached (266 degrees Fahrenheit). Be careful the sugar will be very hot and can burn easily.

Pour into a greased and lined 8 inch pan.  Chill

Break into pieces and serve.