Old-Fashioned Candy Recipes

Historical notes trace candies back to several eras in history, from Europe, through the early settlers learning about maple sugar from native tribes, the American Revolution and the Civil War. There are candy-making tips and instructions for dipping chocolates, as well as 67 recipes for many kinds of hard and soft candies which are beaten, pulled, poured, or dipped, as well as fruit and nut confections.