When a little of the syrup dropped in cold water formed a hard ball it was then time to add the flavoring and pour in a buttered pan to cool.
While the candy was cooling Betsey greased her finger-tips well, and when the candy was cool enough to handle Betsey began to pull it; at first she found it very awkward but mother showed her just how to do it and before long Betsey could do it very nicely. This pulling, as mother explained, was very quick work. Then when the candy was white Betsey cut it into small pieces with the scissors.
Vanilla Cream Candy
| Sugar (granulated), | 2 cups |
| Water, | ½ cup |
| Cream of tartar, | ¼ teaspoon |
| Butter, | Size of a walnut |
| Flavoring (vanilla), | 1 teaspoon |
The sugar and water were put into the saucepan and let come to the boiling point, then the cream of tartar was dissolved in one teaspoon of hot water and Betsey added it to the sugar and water. She let these cook, and just before they reached the hard ball stage, added the butter.
When the hard ball formed, by dropping a little of the syrup in cold water, the vanilla was added and the candy was poured in a buttered pan to cool.
In the meantime Betsey greased her finger-tips, and as soon as the candy was cool enough to handle she began to pull it. Betsey had to work quickly and as soon as the candy was white she cut it into small pieces.
Peppermint Cream Candy
| Sugar (granulated), | 2 cups |
| Water, | ½ cup |
| Cream of tartar, | ¼ teaspoon |
| Butter, | Size of a walnut |
| Flavoring (oil of peppermint), | 4 drops |