• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon citric acid or juice of 1 lemon

Combine all ingredients in a heavy 4-quart pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Lower heat and simmer for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally. Store in tightly covered container.

Recipe and image taken with permission from Autumn Carpenter's Book, All About Candy Making. All rights reserved.