Tag: candy

Candied Orange Peels~Homemade Citron Recipe

Candied Orange Peels~Homemade Citron Recipe

When I was really young, I loved making candy, and this candied orange peel was one of my biggest hits. I used the peels from oranges and grapefruits, because we always had them. I loved that I could take something that we normally threw in Read more…

Tutti Frutti ~ Candied Green Papaya For Fruitcakes etc.

Tutti Frutti ~ Candied Green Papaya For Fruitcakes etc.

It’s amazing what you can do with some ingredients out there, and recently I learned that tutti frutti—that mixed candied fruit found in so many baked goods—is made of a fruit I thought was hopeless. What Is Tutti Frutti Made Of? Tutti frutti is made Read more…

Black Licorice Caramels

Black Licorice Caramels

I don’t eat a lot of candy, but when I do I tend to go for the kinds that have been around for decades—even centuries. Like many things, when it comes to food I find it tough to beat the classics. Peanut brittle, sponge toffee Read more…

Old Fashioned Caramels

Old Fashioned Caramels

These old fashioned caramels are so good, you won’t believe you made them. They are rich, chewy and you will want to eat them forever. And while they take a little time to make, they are well worth the effort. If you are an avid Read more…

Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Cups

These are surprisingly easy to make, even though they might not look like it.  In fact, I think they’ll be one of the most rewarding candies you’ve ever made, and they will not last.  I promise.  There’s just no such thing as saying “the homemade Read more…