Sea Foam Candy

4.3
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A beige, delicately flavored, smooth and creamy candy.

Servings:
50
Yield:
50 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup hot water

  • ¼ cup light corn syrup

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 egg whites

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon pecan flavored extract

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Combine light brown and white sugars, water, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook covered until mixture boils rapidly. Remove lid, place candy thermometer in pan, and cook without stirring to 260 degrees F (127 degrees C). Remove from heat.

  2. Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour hot syrup in thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on high speed. Add vanilla and pecan flavoring.

  3. Continue beating until soft peaks form and candy starts to lose its gloss. Stir in pecans and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. When candy has set, store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

51 Calories
0g Fat
12g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 50
Calories 51
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 15mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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