Egg Nog Cherry Creams
List of Ingredients
1 cup egg nog
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons white corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup quartered red glazed cherries
1/2 cup minced pecans or walnutsRecipe
Combine the egg nog, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a
stainless steel or enamel saucepan. The pan should hold
at least 2 1/2 quarts to allow for boiling and beating. Cook,
stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until the mixture
reaches the soft ball stage (about 235 degrees) and forms
a soft ball when dropped into cold water. At this point cool
the sugar mixture to lukewarm, add the butter and begin
beating. This is an important step in the recipe. If possible
have someone to help with the beating because beating
must be kept up until the candy loses its gloss (when it
crystallizes). Just as the candy begins to lose its gloss,
stir in the cherries and nuts and spread into a buttered pie
dish. This must be done quickly or the candy will set in the
pan. Cool and cut into squares.
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