Habanero Hard Candy

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I bought 7 pounds of Habaneros at the Dallas Farmers Market so I’m going a little nuts with the heat. 🙂

4 cups Sugar, 2 cups Water, 1 1/2 cups Corn Syrup, and 2 cups of Habaneros.
4 cups Sugar, 2 cups Water, 1 1/2 cups Corn Syrup, and 2 cups of Habaneros.

Habaneros... :)
Habaneros… 🙂
Slice and seed.
Slice and seed.
Grease sheet pan and racks.
Grease sheet pan and racks.
Use a brush with water if sugar boils overl and reduce heat.
Use a brush with water if sugar boils overl and reduce heat.
Bring to 302 F
Bring to 302 F
Add Habaneros
Add Habaneros
Boil for about 3 minutes.
Boil for about 3 minutes.
Pour over rack and strain. Remove racks and allow candy to cool.
Pour over rack and strain. Remove racks and allow candy to cool.
Once completely cooled, break into small pieces. Use care since candy is very sharp.
Once completely cooled, break into small pieces. Use care since candy is very sharp.
Place in bag with a 1/2 cup of sugar and coat.
Place in bag with a 1/2 cup of sugar and coat.

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