Candies, 600 or more calories Recetas

texas date loaf candy

This is a delicious old-fashioned Texas recipe similar to fudge but is shaped into a log and sliced. I was surprised to learn from a Mexican…

Baked Caramel Corn

Original recipe from Jiffy Pop Popcorn. The trick to this recipe is to stir the caramel until the sugar is dissolved and then don’t touch it again…

Pastillas

Halaya (Purple Yam)

One of my favorite native desserts. It takes time to cook, it makes your arms ache from stirring but it is worth it all!

Caramel Corn

This is an easy to make recipe if you stay to the exact boil time and ingredients

Courgettes & Coconut Sweet Dumplings

My Mum used to make bottle gourd fudge on festivals and I remember how my siblings and I used to fight on…

Gumdrop Fudge

Simple Creamy Fudge

Fudge no longer has to be difficult to make. Decades ago, I got this recipe from the Condensed Milk Can. Haven't found it for many years. It always…

Vanilla Fudge

This is a smooth, creamy fudge that makes a good base if you want to experiment with flavourings. It is less temperamental than those made with…

Creamy Rich Chocolate Caramels

The recipe is adapted from my recipe for "Black Licorice Caramels". I simply replaced the Anise Extract for Vanilla, and added Belgian Dark…

Cranberry Pistachio Butter Cups

A truly adult indulgence

Fools Toffee

This a great gift giver recipe. Its simple and quick

Pralines

I got this recipe round the holidays, I can't wait to give it a try :)

Fantastic Peanut Brittle

This is my first, and not last, attempt at making peanut brittle. I was surprised at how simple it is to make. If you have a Silpat (silicone)…

Chocolate Cheery Nut Eggs