Classic Candy: Old-Style Fudge, Taffy, Caramel Corn, and Dozens of Other Treats for the Modern Kitchen

by Abigail R. Gehring

With this book, you’ll be whipping up dozens of candies that don’t require special molds, pans, or any kitchen appliances you don’t already own. From nut barks to lollipops, gumdrops to truffles, all your favorite candies are here, as well as a few new ones you won’t be able to resist. Many recipes include sugar-free and/or corn syrup–free alternatives for health-conscious confectioners. Whether you’re making sweets for yourself, for your family, or as gifts, the easy-to-follow directions and beautiful full-color photographs in this book will ensure you get the results you want.Some of the delicious candies coconut candy barsCinnamon hard candiesCrystallized gingerGumdropsMaple nut fudgePecan toffeeRock candyTurkish delight, and more!

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

142 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2013

About the author

Abigail R. Gehring is a writer who divides her time between New York City and rural Vermont. She is the editor of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and Self-Sufficiency, and author of Odd Jobs: How to Have Fun and Make Money in a Bad Economy and Dangerous Jobs: The World’s Riskiest Ways to Make an Extra Buck. The Simple Joys of Grandparenting: Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts, and More. The Little Book of Country Baking: Classic Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Breads, and Pies. She's practiced living self-sufficiently since her childhood in Vermont, helping build a log cabin, being home-schooled, home-canning jams and jellies, and enjoying natural crafts. She's held many of the jobs she writes about in her book, including beer promoter, “Cinderella”, lipstick reader, and hot dog vendor.

Reviews

[Jenmikesmith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like most of the recipes.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great recipes. Lots of beautiful pics. I found several ideas here for unique candies for the next holiday season.

[Cecile · Rating 4 out of 5]

A surprising gem with things to make for those with dairy allergies!

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic cookbook with straightforward recipes and good instructions for making candy using organic/healthier ingredients (such as substituting coconut oil for butter).

Only peeve was that there were some persistent grammar errors, but really... it's a cookbook. As long as the recipes work...

Hoping to make some candy next week.

[Elizabeth Hildenstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Candy making is easy

This book was very easy-to-use a nd informative. Anyone who has a bit of cooking knowledge can follow the easy step by step directions.