How to Make a Candy Pear (not Apple)

Now we have all heard of candy apples, right? What about a candy pear? I say why not? Pears are similar in shape and taste to an apple and make the perfect candidate for candying.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 9 medium pears
• 9 popsicle sticks
• 6 cups of granulated sugar
• 3 cups of water
• 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• Red food coloring
• Thermometer
• Baking sheet

1. Place the popsicle sticks into the bottom of each pear and set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and cream of tartar and cook quickly to a temp of 290 degrees, use a cooking thermometer for this.

3. Add a few drops of red food coloring.

4. Remove from heat and place pan in a bowl of hot water to keep the mixture from hardening.

5. Start dipping the pears into the mixture, then place dipped pears on a greased cookie sheet till they set.

[bethjess39564]

on 12/2/2008 You are so right! Why not pears? I love pears and am going to make candy pears AND apples!

[IcyCucky]

on 10/17/2008 I love pears, so will try this recipe for a change from apple!