posted by Angel 12-04-99 2:22 PM
Ambrosia-Egg Nog Candy
2 c. sugar
1 c. canned or dairy egg nog
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped, candied
cherries
1/2 c. flaked coconut
Butter sides of heavy 3-quart saucepan. In prepared pan, combine sugar, egg nog and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to boiling.
Cook to soft ball stage (238 degrees) without stirring. Immediately remove from heat; cool to lukewarm (110 degrees) without stirring.
Add butter and vanilla. Beat vigorously until very thick and candy just starts to lose its gloss, about 8 minutes.
Quickly stir in cherries and coconut; pour into buttered 8 x 4 x 3-inch loaf pan. Makes 1 1/4 pounds candy.