A candy thermometer
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring

1. Mix the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar in a large,
heavy-bottomed saucepan.

2. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

3. Place a candy thermometer in the mixture, and cook without
stirring until the thermometer reaches 265 farenheit.

4. Turn off the heat and add the peppermint extract.

5. Divide the mixture in half by carefully pouring part of it into
another pan.

6. Add the red food coloring to one of the pans.

7. While waiting for the candy to cool, grease three cookie sheets
(two as working space, and the third to provide a non-stick surface
for the canes to cool).

8. Butter your hands, and use a buttered spatula to cut off a portion
of one of the clear taffy. Have a helper do the same with the red
taffy.

9. Pull and fold the pieces repeatedly on your cookie sheet until
they appear glossy, then roll them into an 8-inch long coil. 10. Give
the head of the cane a twist before setting it aside to cool
on the third greased cookie sheet.

Makes: 6 medium sized canes

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