Homemade Black Licorice

glucose syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness while corn syrup is more affordable.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

blackstrap molasses

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: regular molasses

Maple syrup provides a different flavor profile while regular molasses is less expensive.

anise extract

🥗Healthier: fennel extract

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel extract offers a similar flavor and anise seeds are more economical.

Grease parchment paper with butter.

Line a 5x9 loaf pan with the greased parchment paper.

Add 4 tblsp butter to a 2 quart boiling pan.

Add 1/2 cup sugar to the pan.

Add 1/4 cup dark corn syrup to the pan.

Add 1/2 cup condensed milk to the pan.

Add 2 tblsp molasses to the pan.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Heat the mixture to 240 degrees while mixing thoroughly.

Add 1/2 cup sifted flour to the mixture.

Mix thoroughly until combined.

Add 1/2 tblsp anise extract to the mixture.

Add 1 tsp black food dye to the mixture.

Mix thoroughly until the color is even.

Pour the candy mixture into the prepared loaf pan.

Place the loaf pan in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour to set.

Once set, cut into small slices and braid the pieces together.

Store the finished candy in the refrigerator.

Cooking Techniques

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