Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
Homemade Christmas gift ideas like this delicious Christmas Cheer Candy will be a big hit with all who receive it. This blend of mixed candied fruits and nuts is one of our tasty Christmas candy recipes.
This candy keeps well and the flavors improve with age so it makes a great gift from your kitchen. Wrap in pretty paper, tie it up with a pretty bow and you have a wonderful gift!
Christmas Cheer Candy
Ingredients:3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup white Karo syrup 1 1/2 cups light cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 pound candied mixed fruits 1/2 pound English walnuts 1/2 pound Brazil nuts 1/2 pound pecans Directions:
1. Bring sugar, syrup and cream to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Boil for 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. 2. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. 3. Beat until mixture begins to thicken or is very light in color. Add fruit and nuts and stir. Pour into buttered pan. Cool and cut into small squares. Tip: This candy keeps well and the flavor improves with age.
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