Yorkshire Mint Humbugs

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb brown sugar (450g)
• 1/2 cup water (150ml or 1/4 pint)
• 3 drops peppermint extract (aka essence)

Recipe

• 1 place the brown sugar into a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• 2 heat gently until the sugar has completely dissolved, but do not stir.
• 3 boil to a temperature of 310°f (154°c) - measure with a candy thermometer for accuracy.
• 4 when the water has evaporated add a few drops of peppermint essence.
• 5 pour mixture on a slab, using a knife to prevent it running too thin.
• 6 cut into strips, and cut with sharp buttered scissors. if you pull it a bit before cutting with scissors it will turn a lovely amber color.
• 7 wrap in cellophane and store in an airtight container.