Fondant Recipe

Ingredients for Fondant

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup or 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

1. Put the sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan and heat slowly.
2. Do not let it begin to boil until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Wash down the sides of the pan with a fork wrapped in a damp cloth or else cover and cook for two or three minutes so that the steam will carry down the crystals that have been thrown on the side of the pan.
4. Remove the cover and continue to boil slowly without stirring to the soft ball stage, or 238 degrees F.
5. While cooking, keep the cover on part of the time so the steam can help to keep the crystals washed down.
6. Remove from the fire and pour at once on large platters or slabs which have been wet with water, and let it stand until it is lukewarm.
7. Cream thoroughly; then knead with the hands until it is smooth and free from lumps.
8. Fondant is better if allowed to ripen for several days.
9. It may be wrapped in waxed paper and put in a tightly covered jar.