Horehound Candy
Horehound Candy offers a naturally bitter and herbal flavor, perfect for those who enjoy nostalgic, old-fashioned confections with a distinctive herbal note. Ideal for candy lovers and herbal enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over the horehound leaves and stems.
- Steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to extract the herbal infusion.
- Combine the horehound tea with granulated sugar, dark corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (about 300°F or 149°C).
- Pour the hot syrup into a greased or parchment-lined pan and let it cool.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
337
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).