The 300-degree syrup for homemade hard candy is poured into molds. The tasty treat is simple to make and produces a great decoration for any holiday. Despite its name, hard candy is easy to make.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a full sheet pan (18-by-26 inches) with foil and lay out the crackers in a single layer, as close together as you can get them. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter ...

Then came the candy. Not ordinary candy found at drug and grocery stores, but handmade Victorian hard candies made with equipment dating from 1850 to the 1930s. With a performance worthy of Vaudeville ...

While baking and craft supply shops sell all manner of equipment to make the process easier, the only essential gear beyond a saucepan is a candy thermometer. Once made, candy syrup can be poured onto ...