"Tom Hapka" > wrote in message
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> I am searching for a recipe for homemade peppermint candy. I have
> extensive food allergies, and I can no longer use store brand breath
> mints or candies. I need to find a home made alternative.
>
> I know there are many good recipes out there for making peppermint
> candy (similar to the candy canes and peppermint candies that are so
> popular at Christmas). Unfortunately, I can't find them.
>
> The few recipes I found called for the use of powdered or
> confectioners sugar (and that form of sugar contains gum and corn --
> both of which are problem ingredients for me and my family). I need a
> recipe thta involved regular, granulated sugar instead of powdered or
> confectioners sugar.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Can you eat corn syrup? If not, then I think you are going to have problems
finding a hard candy recipe. I would suspect that glucose, which you could
substitute for the corn syrup, is also made from corn.