Old-Fashioned Sea Foam Candy

Old-Fashioned Sea Foam Candy

by Katrina Hart 2 years ago
3.3 (9)
247.3 kcal
45.2 g carbs
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Description

This old-fashioned candy recipe is light and airy, which is the reason it is called 'sea foam'.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound white sugar
  • ½ pint water
  • 4 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
Directions
  1. 1. Butter or oil an 8 inch square baking pan; set aside.
  2. 2. Put sugar, vinegar, syrup, and water in a heavy 4 quart saucepan (cast iron if you have it). Gently heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has melted. Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 3 minutes, then remove lid and boil until temperature reaches 285 degrees F (140 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little.
  3. 3. Pour hot mixture into prepared pan and leave until just beginning to set. Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife. Leave to set completely. Cut or break into pieces.
  4. 4. Combine chocolate chips, shortening, and baking chocolate in a 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave on High for 2 minutes to melt. Stir with a wooden spoon. Dip candy pieces into chocolate, covering completely. Let cool on waxed paper.
  5. 5. Wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting the ends together, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 quarts
calories: 247.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 45.2 g
protein: 1.7 g
saturated fat: 4.7 g
sodium: 42.6 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 41.2 g