3 cup sugar
1 tsp peppermint flavoring
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 tsp red vegetable coloring
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1. Combine the sugar, water, syrup, and cream of tartar and heat until the sugar's dissolved.
2.Divide into two saucepans, boil, but don't stir, until each lot is 280 degrees F. Add 1/2-tsp peppermint to each lot and add the coloring to only one. Place on an enamel or marble table to
cool. (As a general rule, oil the table first).
3. Like taffy, you stretch and pull and form into ropes of red and white. Then twist them around again and again, forming them into your candy canes. Allow to harden and enjoy!
