Old Fashion Christmas Candy Recipe

Christmas is coming, and today I’m sharing a recipe for Christmas candy. This recipe is very simple and does not require boiling sugar , so it is very friendly to beginners.

About Old Fashioned Christmas Candy

Old-fashioned Christmas candy refers to candy eaten during Christmas. It is mainly made by traditional handcrafts and has a long history. It takes a long time to cook and stir to make old-fashioned Christmas candy. It tastes crispy and sweet. It is a favorite snack for children. Today, our recipe has been improved on the traditional one. It saves the step of boiling syrup, saves a lot of time, and is very friendly to novices fail.

What is the most popular Christmas candy?

There are many candies during Christmas. It is difficult to choose which candy is the most popular because everyone has different tastes and preferences. There are people who like each kind of candy, but the following three kinds of Christmas candies are more popular:

Candy Canes: Candy canes are mainly made of white sugar, corn syrup and peppermint oil. They have a sweet taste and a minty aroma. The red and white appearance of candy canes fits the theme colors of Christmas and has a strong festive significance. Therefore, they are very popular during Christmas and people often use them to decorate Christmas trees or entertain guests.

Gingerbread Man: Gingerbread man candy is mainly made of flour, ginger powder, cinnamon powder, brown sugar and butter. Due to the addition of ginger powder, it tastes sweet and spicy and has a strong milky flavor. Gingerbread man has a long history and is an important element of the traditional Christmas story. Therefore, it is also very popular during Christmas. Many families choose to make gingerbread men together, which adds a lot of festive fun.

Chocolate truffles: In addition to traditional old-fashioned Christmas candies, chocolate truffles are also a common candy during Christmas. They have a rich chocolate sweetness and bitterness, and taste smooth and tender. They are a popular food in life. For chocolate lovers, eating chocolate truffles during Christmas is a pleasure. At the same time, chocolate truffles will also be packaged as exquisite gifts and given to friends and relatives.

Ingredients Needed

Egg whites: The basis of old-fashioned Christmas sweets, providing a light texture.

Granulated sugar: provides sweetness and helps the candy to set .

Corn starch: can make candies more delicate and prevent them from sticking.

Powdered sugar: used to decorate old-fashioned Christmas candies and add sweetness .

Lemon Juice: Provides a sour flavor that balances the flavoring of the old fashioned candy .

Decorative sugar beads: used for decoration to increase the visual appeal of candies.

The Origin and Meaning of Christmas

Origin

Christmas originated from the winter solstice festival in ancient Rome. At that time, people would hold grand celebrations on this day to pray for a good harvest and peace in the coming year. And Jesus, the founder of Christianity, is believed to have been born on this day. Therefore, the Christian Church designated this day as the birthday of Jesus, that is, Christmas.

According to the Bible, after receiving the revelation of an angel, Jesus' mother Mary went to Bethlehem in Judea and gave birth to Jesus there. The birth of Jesus is regarded as the salvation and hope given by God to mankind, so Christmas is also regarded as a festival full of hope and love.

Significance

For Christians, Christmas is a day to commemorate the birth of Jesus and a symbol of salvation and hope given by God to mankind. On this day every year, people will attend church celebrations, pray and give thanks. In Western countries, Christmas is also a day for family reunion. No matter where you are, you will try to return home on this day to spend the holiday with your family.

Secondly, during Christmas celebrations, people give gifts to each other to express their love and care for others. This spirit is not limited to family members, but also extends to friends, colleagues and even strangers. At the same time, one of the symbols of Christmas is the Christmas tree, which represents life and hope. On Christmas Day, people pray for world peace and hope for a better life in the coming year.

Mistakes to Avoid

Improper use of lemon juice

When adding lemon juice, you need to be careful not to add too much, otherwise the acidity of the egg whites will become stronger, thus affecting the stability of the meringue; you also cannot add too little, otherwise it will not help stabilize the meringue. It is recommended to add about 8g of lemon juice. If you cannot control the amount, prepare precise measuring tools for measurement.

Under- or over-whipping egg whites

Make sure to beat the egg whites well. If the egg whites are not beaten enough, the texture of the meringue will be soft and there will be no hard corners. Then the Christmas candies will not be able to keep their shape and will collapse. However, if the egg whites are over-beaten, the meringue will become rough, dry, and even cottony, affecting the taste of the candies.

Ingredients not mixed evenly

When mixing the ingredients, be sure to stir them thoroughly. If the ingredients are not mixed evenly, the taste of the meringue will be uneven, which will affect the taste of the sugar.

Inaccurate baking time

You need to grasp the baking time of the candy. It can be baked for about 1-2 hours according to the temperature of the oven. You can judge whether the candy is baked well by gently touching the meringue. When the candy becomes dry and crispy, it can be taken out of the oven.