Acid Drops

Ingredients

• 2 cups white granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• to taste powdered sugar

Steps

1. Bring the sugar, water and cream of tartar to a boil over medium-low heat.
2. Stir gently until the syrup reaches 310°F (155°C/hard crack stage) or is pale brown.
3. The syrup should harden completely when dropped on to a cold plate and snap between the teeth when cold.
4. Pour the mixture onto an oiled heatproof work surface.
5. Sprinkle with the citric acid.
6. Use a greased spatula to fold in the sides and thoroughly work the acid in.
7. When the candy is cool enough to touch but still pliable, roll it into sticks and snip off drop-sized bits.
8. Sift powdered sugar onto the candies.
9. Shake to coat.
10. Allow to cool and harden completely.
11. Store in an air-tight container.