Homemade Red "Twizzlers" Licorice Twists- with yoyomax12

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based, suitable for vegans.

red food coloring

🥗Healthier: beet juice

💰Cheaper: natural food coloring

Beet juice is a natural alternative with added nutrients.

anise extract

🥗Healthier: fennel extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Fennel provides a similar flavor profile.

Start with a medium-sized saucepan.

Add 1/3 cup of butter, 3/4 cup of white granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of corn syrup to the saucepan.

Stir over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

Continue cooking over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

Insert a candy thermometer and cook until the temperature reaches 250 to 255°F.

Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and red food coloring.

Stir until all the flour is incorporated.

Immediately pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish that has been greased and lined with parchment paper.

Spread the mixture around in the pan to reach the edges.

Let it sit for about 30 minutes until cool enough to handle.

Once cool, remove from the pan using the parchment paper.

Cut into thin strips and twist each strip to form the licorice pieces.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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