Category Archives: Candy

Dulce de Naranja – Sweet Orange Candy

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Dulce de Naranja 3 cups sugar ¼ cup water 1 cup evaporated milk 1 dash salt 2 teaspoons orange peel, grated 1 cup black walnuts, chopped Put 1 cup sugar into a heavy skillet and stir slowly over medium heat … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Food – Jew Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 cup black walnuts 1/2 cup sugar 3 geggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 lb of dates finely cut 5 T flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup powdered sugar Add nuts and dates. Add baking powder and … Continue reading →

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Divinity – Light and Fluffy

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Wait until my sisters read this, it is bound to bring back memories for them.  Since there were 9 kids, and little money, much of our Christmas was baked, crafted and home sewn.   I remember one year mom was particularly stressed not to have enough … Continue reading →

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Chewy Popcorn Balls

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

In preparation for Halloween night, my mom would gather us and we would make popcorn balls to hand out for goodies. 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup (or 1 cup maple syrup) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apples

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I think I will make my own caramel next time, but for speed, this works well. Ingredients 6 Chilled Gala or Granny Smith if you want tart apples (Make sure your apples are washed well to remove the wax.) 6 … Continue reading →

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