Anise Candy Recipe

Discover the enchanting flavor of homemade anise candy! This recipe, inspired by a forum request, guides you through creating delicious, hard-crack anise candies. Perfect for gifting or enjoying a unique treat, this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow and yields a batch of irresistible, chewy-crisp candies.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 32.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 1.0 (3 Reviews)
Anise Candy 61

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anise Candy

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Anise Candy? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Anise Candy

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Continue boiling without stirring, and using a candy thermometer, cook until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300-310°F).
  3. Carefully remove the pan from the heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon anise extract and a few drops of your favorite food coloring (optional).
  4. Gently swirl the pan to mix the ingredients. Do not stir vigorously.
  5. Immediately pour the hot candy mixture onto a buttered or parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a buttered knife, quickly score the candy into desired shapes or squares before it sets.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)