How to make LIQUORICE

glucose syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup provides a similar texture with lower calories.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based and works well as a gelling agent.

Melt 1 cup of butter in the microwave and place it into a pot on low heat.

Add 1 and 3/4 cups of sugar to the pot.

Pour in 1 can (395 g) of sweetened condensed milk.

Add 1 and 1/4 cup of corn syrup, previously heated in the microwave for easier pouring.

Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add black food coloring to achieve the desired black color, stirring to mix.

Insert a candy thermometer and heat the mixture while stirring until it reaches 230°F (110°C).

Once the temperature is reached, remove the pot from the stove.

Pour the mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper.

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Place the pan in the fridge for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.

After setting, remove the block of licorice from the pan.

Cut the licorice into desired shapes, noting it may be a bit sticky.

Optionally, coat the cut pieces in flour or icing sugar to reduce stickiness.

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