PEPPERMINT DROPS
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
8 to 12 drops oil of peppermint
Combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, to the soft boil stage (238 degrees F). Remove pan from heat , and set aside for 2 minutes.
Add oil of peppermint. Beat the candy until it becomes creamy and begins to cool.
Drop it from the side of a teaspoon onto waxed paper. Candy is ready to eat immediately.
Source: Joy of Cooking, 1943
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
8 to 12 drops oil of peppermint
Combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, to the soft boil stage (238 degrees F). Remove pan from heat , and set aside for 2 minutes.
Add oil of peppermint. Beat the candy until it becomes creamy and begins to cool.
Drop it from the side of a teaspoon onto waxed paper. Candy is ready to eat immediately.
Source: Joy of Cooking, 1943
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