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The Story of Crisco

by Marion Harris Neil

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Cocoanut Caramels

1 cupful dessicated cocoanut1 cupful milk
2 tablespoonfuls glucose1 cupful cream
1 lb. brown sugar1 teaspoonful rose extract
3/4 cupful Crisco1 teaspoonful almond extract
1 cupful water1/4 teaspoonful salt

Soak cocoanut in milk for twenty minutes, then put it into a saucepan with sugar, glucose, salt, and one-third of the Crisco, add second third of Crisco when it forms heavy thread, or registers 230° F., add third piece of Crisco, cream and extracts, when it again reaches 230° F. When it reaches the hard ball stage or 250° F., turn at once into a Criscoed tin. Cut when half cold. When all are cut, wrap each caramel in waxed paper.

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