attosa
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Are you still wondering what to do with all the leftover candy canes from Christmas? Do you keep passing by 90% clearance sales from Christmas? I say yes to both! Here is a beautiful peppermint syrup made from those canes to give to your Valentine this year. When cooked down, the candies make this beautifully vibrant hot pink syrup that is awesome in coffees, hot cocoas, and dessert recipes. No one will think this delicacy has anything to do with the holidays. Enjoy!
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 jar
Supplies:
- 30 mini candy canes (or 12 regular sized)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 glass jar
- ribbon
Steps:
- First, crush the candy canes into smaller pieces with a rolling pin or in a food processor.
- Pour candy cane bits into a saucepan with the water.
- Bring to a boil on high heat while constantly stirring with a whisk.
- Lower heat to simmer and keep stirring until all the candy bits are dissolved.
- As the syrup cools, it will thicken, then transfer it to a jar.
- Tightly screw on the lid, then tie a ribbon onto the neck.
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Anonymous
January 28, 20180 found this helpful
What do you use this Syrup for? Just curious.
attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts January 29, 20180 found this helpful
I put a teaspoon in my coffee or in my hot chocolate. You can add some in brownie mixes for a lovely peppermint dessert. It's very vibrant and lovely :)
January 28, 20180 found this helpful
great idea for left over candy canes
attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts January 29, 20180 found this helpful
Thank you! I love using up everything I've got in the house :)
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