GRANDPA’S CHRISTMAS CANDY- almost 100 year old family recipe

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • Christmas traditions are the best and this Christmas candy is no exception. Enjoy this almost 100 year old family recipe. You will need -
    3 c sugar
    1 c white Kari syrup ( corn syrup)
    1/4 tap water
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 c pecans

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  • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
    @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад +23

    This is another favorite we make. Enjoy 😊❤️
    ruclips.net/video/krCez5HF7pc/видео.html

    • @dianalester1351
      @dianalester1351 Год назад +5

      Love your Xmas tree on the Kitchen counter! This is an impressive Recipe, Thank you for sharing!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад +1

      @@dianalester1351 thank you 😊

    • @brandyjaques6865
      @brandyjaques6865 Год назад +1

      I love making what I call crack candy. It’s just hard sugar candy. This year I made pulled sugar candy, pulling it for the first time, but will invest in heat gloves for the next time. I loved pulling it though. I will also try making taffy next year as well. Nougat candy will be awesome to make as well! Thanks for sharing your grandpa’s recipe!

    • @smartsassy50
      @smartsassy50 Год назад +1

      Can you use maple syrup and leve off the water, I don't have Karo syrup and no way to get it but this sounds delicious 😋

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад

      @@smartsassy50 I’m not sure. Maybe test a small batch. Merry Christmas 🎁

  • @katherinepaulk2188
    @katherinepaulk2188 2 года назад +680

    Tip: I have learned that if you have both Karo and water in the recipe, measure the water first and the Karo will just slip right out of the measuring cup😊 It works the same for oil and water in a recipe. Always measure the water first. I can’t wait to try this recipe ! I love making candy for the Holidays and the Old Recipes are the best !! I also wet the inside of my measuring cup before I measure peanut butter….doesn’t stick to sides of the cup 😊

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +46

      Awesome tip 😊

    • @zephirinedrouhin3735
      @zephirinedrouhin3735 2 года назад +30

      Great tip, thank you!

    • @marycook1644
      @marycook1644 2 года назад +42

      I have also used Pam spray in a measuring cup before adding sticky additions. But your idea sounds even easier !! Blessings from California. 🌺

    • @darlahinkle5374
      @darlahinkle5374 2 года назад +30

      I have a recipe that uses oil and molasses, so I measure oil first then molasses comes right out.

    • @charlibaltimore7641
      @charlibaltimore7641 Год назад +13

      Good tip!!

  • @Lalec122
    @Lalec122 Месяц назад +4

    Who thinks grandpa's Christmas candy is divinity gone awry...😮 thank you its delicous 😋

  • @nitadonaldson9173
    @nitadonaldson9173 10 месяцев назад +10

    My mother used to make this when I was a little girl…I’m 76 now.
    I am so happy to have found your channel, needless to say I subscribed!

  • @Finny_finn_finn
    @Finny_finn_finn Год назад +7

    Some key ingredients needed for this candy...
    Southern accent
    Hand me down recipe from grandpa
    Old apron from aunts
    Christmas tree on the kitchen counter
    And viola....yummy candy!!!

  • @terryrodriguez6209
    @terryrodriguez6209 2 года назад +364

    My mom used to make this nougat candy at Xmas back in the 60’s and 70’s. She used chopped almonds and cut up bits of maraschino cherries. One year she held back a small amount of the candied red and green cherries and citron from her fruit cake recipe, chopped it finely and added it. It was the best ever and very festive. I love that you’re keeping a family tradition alive.

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +11

      Yummy 😋

    • @marystrope1345
      @marystrope1345 Год назад +7

      My grandmother used to make that..in trying to find that recipe again it was WAY more involved than I cared to even try. but I found a fairly easy recipe here on RUclips.. peeling the almonds is more than I'd planned on (blanching), but I suppose it's necessary for the texture.. my grandma used to put currants instead of cherries and almonds or pecans as ad ins..mmm, delicious, just like tasting a memory, did your mom use honey in the recipe? my recipe did not include it which was definitely surprising.. that was always something that I remembered about grams recipe! The copious amounts of honey which could break the bank on a grocery list!

    • @glendagraves1637
      @glendagraves1637 Год назад +5

      Thanks for that idea.

    • @zipakna
      @zipakna Год назад +7

      all of these are essentially a personalized Torrone, which is all fine. all Roman Families pretty much had them.

    • @reason5591
      @reason5591 Год назад +11

      Brachs made this type of nougat candy and it was wrapped individually

  • @bunnycox1046
    @bunnycox1046 Год назад +17

    I MISS MY MOM AND WATCHING AND LISTENING TO YOU IS SO COMFORTINGTO ME.THANK YOU FOR BEING SO SWEET AND GENUINE

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад

      Awe that is so sweet. Thank you ❤️

    • @Thebeautifulme100
      @Thebeautifulme100 11 месяцев назад

      U sound like me. I just said the same thing above not seeing your comment. Then I started reading the comments and saw yours. You n I are in the same sadness boat. Happy holidays to you & God Speed ❤

  • @abgates56
    @abgates56 Год назад +38

    I'm not sure it's possible to improve on this absolutely delicious candy, but for my second batch I toasted the chopped pecans in a 300° oven for 20 minutes before starting the syrup. I also added 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the syrup. The toasted pecans gave the candy a different flavor and we liked it even more than the original. Thanks a million for the fantastic recipe!

  • @zara6673
    @zara6673 20 дней назад +1

    I don't know why this video got randomly suggested to me today but this made me remember watching my grandma bake & make candy in her kitchen & the nostalgia vibes are super strong. You are an absolute doll. Thank you for sharing this heartwarming recipe

  • @flapkatt6094
    @flapkatt6094 2 года назад +48

    I love the fact that you are working in your real kitchen. Not some staged and camera proofed, with all the top notch equipment, shiny surfaces, NO one has EVER eaten a meal in those YT theaters. Yours, on the other hand, just feel like love, good food, great family times and comfort. I think I'm a tiny bit jealous. Love your style. I will hit up your channel for more great food. Thanks for being real. And realistic.

  • @VickiTheCraftAttic
    @VickiTheCraftAttic 2 года назад +2

    That kitchen counter tree is adorable

  • @rosaiverson3475
    @rosaiverson3475 11 месяцев назад +7

    Wow!!!! My grandmother used to make these with walnuts, they were indeed soooo good!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @patsyphillips89
    @patsyphillips89 Год назад +9

    Have never seen this lady before this morning! She must be an early gift from Santa ❤❤❤❤

  • @susank2647
    @susank2647 2 года назад +185

    I'm so thrilled I found you on RUclips!
    This is the same recipe my Grandpa used to make - usually with chopped pecans and sometimes with coconut. Somewhere in many moves, my copy of this recipe got misplaced and I've been without it for years. Now I can make our Grandpa's Christmas Candy this year for my kids and grandkids! YAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!! 😀♥️

    • @judiheath5352
      @judiheath5352 2 года назад

    • @lorraineniece8813
      @lorraineniece8813 Год назад +3

      Almost a year later, hoped it worked for you. Family traditions are more often than not great👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤

    • @Angelina6518
      @Angelina6518 Год назад +2

      Yum! Pecans and coconut!

    • @sheilamcclellan8693
      @sheilamcclellan8693 10 месяцев назад

      God Bless You

  • @maryannfischer4531
    @maryannfischer4531 2 года назад +1

    You are so sweet. I think you look just like your great grandma. Merry Christmas

  • @tonyaheath8500
    @tonyaheath8500 10 месяцев назад +6

    You can never go wrong when you use grandparents recipes handed down through the generations. Thank you for sharing....❤❤❤❤❤

  • @barbaracrutchfield3899
    @barbaracrutchfield3899 2 года назад +74

    My mother was a TERRIBLE cook but made this every year and it was wonderful, kind of like a nutty praline. Thank you for the recipe,

  • @r.s.632
    @r.s.632 Год назад +34

    That looks exactly like my grandma's candy!! Only she didn't have a mixer, we all took turns beating it by hand. It was SO good and no one ever had the recipe for it. If that isn't it, it's pretty darn close. I will have to try this, thank you!

  • @fayegoss8350
    @fayegoss8350 9 месяцев назад +2

    So pleased with your using, Mexican vanilla the flavor so rich so taste.😊

  • @suefoulkes2755
    @suefoulkes2755 2 года назад +51

    Looks yummy! I just wanted to say how refreshing it is to see you and your sweet kitchen, all decorated up and just so homey and nice. Lots of people seem to do these videos but Don't seem real, with all their fancy stuff. You could be anyone's sweet Mama! Happy Holidays!!

  • @izzybananas9919
    @izzybananas9919 Год назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your tradition I actually felt like I was watching my mom cook again so thank you

  • @dzy4u
    @dzy4u 2 года назад +14

    This sounds much like something my dear neighbor made me every year - but it had cinnamon in it and was rolled on cinnamon. My ALL TIME favorite candy! She rolled it in little logs and cut pieces off. It was amazing and melted in your mouth.

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +4

      Merry Christmas 🎁

    • @justb-nme
      @justb-nme Год назад +4

      Lookup potatoe candy.. think its done with peanut butter swirls/rolled up into a log and cut slices off

    • @caroler4297
      @caroler4297 10 месяцев назад +1

      My Grandmother used potato candy to stuff dates and wrap around candied cherries, her Xmas gift to her children's families when I was a child was large boxes of homemade candy and fudge. Those are memories from 65 years ago. I enjoy hearing that peop!e are making those recipies again, or that they were their family favorites also.

  • @sharon94503
    @sharon94503 Год назад +1

    Omg, step stool in the background when you came back. Talk about memories - my grandma had one exactly like it, with a candy apple red vinyl seat💜 And this candy reminded me of her making divinity.

  • @colleenmcbride3656
    @colleenmcbride3656 Год назад +3

    I'm about to make this for the first time. I'm going to add some dried cranberries in it! Thank you for the recipe and the explanations!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад +1

      I hope you like it as much as we do. Blessings ❤️

    • @colleenmcbride3656
      @colleenmcbride3656 Год назад +1

      @@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy It is absolutely divine! My boyfriend ate 12 pieces before I could stop him and he doesn't really like cranberries or pecans. I toasted the pecans before I put them in the food processor and it came out a little like crumbly pecan butter instead of a dry crumb, but I added it anyways with about a cup of dried cranberries. Almost didn't make it into the buttered dish, but I did it. I have a feeling that I'm going to have to make another batch soon. He requested I try making it with some candied lemon peel I have, so I may try that!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад

      @@colleenmcbride3656 I’m so glad!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Blessings ❤️

  • @melanieeaton3344
    @melanieeaton3344 Год назад +1

    Sooooooo nice!!! And the lights are a great touch!!!

  • @janicehurlburt2573
    @janicehurlburt2573 2 года назад +9

    Reminds me of my childhood,when mom and all my aunts would get ready for Christmas.

  • @markk1500
    @markk1500 2 года назад +208

    You"ve melted my heart, dear lady. Reminds me of the good ol' days of my childhood when my mom would spend days in the kitchen hand making all of our Christmas candies and treats. I have just added your special recipe to my collection. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you and yours a wonderful & blessed holiday season 💖

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +19

      Thank you for your kind words. Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @goodmorningbeautifulhumans1638
      @goodmorningbeautifulhumans1638 2 года назад +21

      My thoughts exactly. I love seeing kindness like this on the Internet Merry Christmas dear human!

    • @pattimccraw6168
      @pattimccraw6168 2 года назад +10

      @@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy thank you and same to you

    • @lindaseel8633
      @lindaseel8633 2 года назад +10

      My mom would too. Now my sisters and I have carried on the tradition.

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 Год назад +1

      Handmade goodies are superior to store bought, who knows how long it's been on the shelf! 🎄🎅🦌⛄🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @zephirinedrouhin3735
    @zephirinedrouhin3735 2 года назад +24

    I can picture dried cranberries in there too, yum! Thank you for the recipe!

  • @lacarlousjackson8
    @lacarlousjackson8 2 года назад +1

    This remind me of the coconut candy. I must try this!!!!

  • @lindafromcalifornia1155
    @lindafromcalifornia1155 2 года назад +15

    Showing the picture of the recipe and that it was in your Grandpa's honor along with his picture was a nice touch to your Grandpa's candy. It reminds me of Divinity.

  • @drhyshek
    @drhyshek 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love that you put their picture at the end.❤

  • @karenduncan7135
    @karenduncan7135 2 года назад +6

    3 cups of sugar, half a cup of very cold water, half a cup of (Karo syrup with vanilla) which I leave in the refrigerator. My pecans I cut larger. I want a bite to it. I beat two egg whites to like marangue pour vanilla at last and beat. Stir sugar mixture along to know when the sugar mixture will be ready. Test mine when a hair line falls from spoon. Then I pour the sugar mixture in the egg whites like small stream. I beat with a hand mixer till it starts getting thick. I stir in pecans. spoon out on wax paper. Never have heard of using it for a base to add other in. thanks. I use a hand mixer because it has a harder texture like old fashioned. I might use my kitchen aid mixer cause it is more creamy to add other in.

    • @krisqueen5939
      @krisqueen5939 2 года назад

      Karen this recipe with the egg whites sounds like one I did back in the 1970s in high school. 🤗

  • @1M005E1
    @1M005E1 2 года назад +43

    My grandmother & mom made this , they would take those candied fruit slices & chop them up, & add it. At 1 time Brach's candies made these, can't find it in the stores now. I recall how delicious it was. ( The home made with love kind). Thank you Christy for this video. Have a blessed week!

    • @walterwiwczar1300
      @walterwiwczar1300 2 года назад +1

      Great

    • @cathykeatonkedney3433
      @cathykeatonkedney3433 2 года назад +6

      Brach's Jelly Nougats can be bought on Amazon for different prices/amounts. They use jelly beans. My Mom used to work in a department store with a small candy counter. They sold little rectangular blocks. Now it's round like salt water taffy. I've thought about buying them but haven't. Maybe we should make them. It's a lot cheaper!

    • @tinydancer7426
      @tinydancer7426 Год назад +2

      @@cathykeatonkedney3433 Yes, I remember those blocks of nougat with the dried/candied fruit in it ..... each block neatly wrapped in it own little blanket of cellophane. I have also had it with multicolored bits of jellied candy (comparable to Jujee Fruits). Either way, I would always pick out the candied bits to eat first and then savor the nougat by itself.

    • @sylviacaldwell2139
      @sylviacaldwell2139 10 месяцев назад +1

      I remember that Brach's Candy...It was pretty and looked like stained glass!

    • @shereehyde4944
      @shereehyde4944 10 месяцев назад +1

      What a yummy idea. I miss those Bracks candies too.

  • @juliad1985
    @juliad1985 Год назад +16

    I love that you’re paying respects to your grandfather and kindly sharing his candy recipe. I am making some Christmas candy this year and I would like to have a mix of new recipes and old recipes as well and I’m sure that everyone is going to love this. Hopefully I don’t mess it up 😂

  • @yanaterrell6752
    @yanaterrell6752 2 года назад +17

    My kids loved this recipe. The only thing I did was replace the pecans with sliced almonds and added toasted coconut. I then coated the top with Heath bar chips. Like she said,” Make the recipe yours!” I’m very happy I saw this video.

  • @jeanbuxton3975
    @jeanbuxton3975 2 года назад +7

    My foster sister, Lula Mae, cooked this with sesame seeds. It ws amazing. Glad i found you an this recipe. Merry Christmas.

  • @gericawley2260
    @gericawley2260 2 года назад +1

    I'm going to try. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING IT .

  • @Bebecat477
    @Bebecat477 2 года назад +23

    Thank you for this. Anybody remember potato candy? My mom made that every Christmas.

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +3

      Humm sounds interesting 🤔

    • @traceybaldwin6509
      @traceybaldwin6509 Год назад +6

      Oh, yes! I loved potato candy as a kid. My mom said she first had it as a kid in the 1920s/30s.

    • @nadinehaney6590
      @nadinehaney6590 Год назад +5

      My mom always started making her potato candy right after Thanksgiving, and most of the time she would let me choose the flavor(s) that I wanted the candy to be. Of course I would be drawn to dark chocolate with cherries or with creamy mint dream, but it was all AMAZING for us kids, and many times treats were shared with 5 (or 6 or 7 or 8...) beloved family members to keep the goodness growing!

    • @traceybaldwin6509
      @traceybaldwin6509 Год назад +6

      @@nadinehaney6590 The only potato candy I knew of was with it rolled up with peanut butter in it. I always thought about dipping the slices into chocolate. Might have to make some and experiment.

    • @kayhansen6959
      @kayhansen6959 Год назад +3

      Hillbilly Kitchen has a great video on making it. Our ladies groups used to get together and make 100's of batches of it. It's great stuff!

  • @ginaskrobosinski49
    @ginaskrobosinski49 Год назад +1

    That is crazy how fluffy it gets good stuff here lol very different

  • @kathyjones274
    @kathyjones274 2 года назад +18

    This is such an old family recipe. You cannot say it hasn't been in their family for years. Thank you sweetheart for sharing such a treasure with all of us 🇺🇸. Your a 💎 gem. Happy holidays. When she says you have to work on it I know she's sincere

  • @pamelabryant7390
    @pamelabryant7390 Год назад +17

    Thank you ! Thank you! For explaining the “soft ball” test. I am 73 years old. I remember watching my grandmother make fudge for all 18 grandkids. None of us. None of us. None of us have been able to figure out the softball stage. You’ve given me some courage thank you merry Christmas to you and yours. With love from Maryland💙 PS… None of us like the soft creamy fudge. We like the fact that you break into and it simply breaks away a bit. Not hard. But not creamy either.

  • @lindaroberts3096
    @lindaroberts3096 2 года назад +12

    How precious you are my new friend…. I absolutely loved how you added in memory of your great grandpa it actually brought tears to my eyes as I remember my nonna making treats for us. Merry Christmas and may our Heavenly Father richly bless you and yours
    Ty for sharing

  • @joanmullen2552
    @joanmullen2552 2 года назад +1

    Very good teacher! Thank you.

  • @whutzat
    @whutzat 2 года назад +58

    LOVE this recipe and video. That little Christmas tree is so prettily decorated.

  • @lyndaboucher8993
    @lyndaboucher8993 9 месяцев назад +1

    I would love to see your house. The decorations are simply gorgeous

  • @debraigo2711
    @debraigo2711 2 года назад +26

    I think you are making nougat, like the center of pecan rolls. Love it!

  • @nileremsing3382
    @nileremsing3382 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for the note card recipe. I remember this candy.

  • @SparkWorksnDesigns
    @SparkWorksnDesigns 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for this bit of American History! It was delightful to listen and watch you work.

  • @Catherine22518
    @Catherine22518 2 года назад +190

    This video just popped up on my feed and I’m so happy it did. I watched and subscribed. You’re so adorable and love how you explained everything in detail. We just finished eating our thanksgiving feast and I’m so full but your candy looks amazing, I’ll have to try it. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other videos!

  • @johannamarsh8464
    @johannamarsh8464 2 года назад +53

    This is one of the best videos I have seen? She is genuinely naturally sweet. You can just tell!! Thank you for sharing your kindness with us. I will be excited to try this recipe but I am not a baker or candymaker. Maybe your special video will change that in me. ❤️

    • @susanne52620
      @susanne52620 Год назад +1

      The" good candy" is what we called it

  • @jacquelyndevitte4992
    @jacquelyndevitte4992 10 месяцев назад +1

    Today is
    November 20,2023
    Just watched this candy making and I’m going to give it a try. Subscribed. Merry Christmas!

  • @karensweet6530
    @karensweet6530 Год назад +4

    My Mama used to make this and add pecans, chopped cherries, n coconut! It was the best Christmas Candy you could find! I haven't made it in many years! I'm gonna make it! Added it to my list! Thank you for the memories! God Bless 🙏🙏❤❤

  • @karenlist9024
    @karenlist9024 2 года назад +4

    My mom told me about this candy, but lost her recipe. I have been searching for years. She called it divinity without egg whites. I am so happy to have found you.

  • @apalach4862
    @apalach4862 2 года назад +46

    That looks sooo good! I am going to try it with walnuts and cherries for Christmas. Thank you!!!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +7

      Yumm I bet that will be delicious 😋

    • @mikeylikesit2662
      @mikeylikesit2662 2 года назад +5

      Will you use candied cherries or maraschino cherries? Sounds good! Reply again how it turns out.

    • @apalach4862
      @apalach4862 2 года назад +8

      @@mikeylikesit2662 candied cherries. Maraschino cherries might be to moist.

    • @sheilagravely5621
      @sheilagravely5621 2 года назад +5

      Yum!

  • @chrisshelp1172
    @chrisshelp1172 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love recipes like this. My Grandmam called them HEIRLOOM RECIPES. She said that a lot of the old recipes from 17th-19th centuries have disappeared.

  • @nancie7487
    @nancie7487 2 года назад +7

    Paul Revere's copper bottom pots are a must have for candy making. I used others and they always ruined my candy. Must be the one's from the 1960's or 1970's. These are more precious than gold if you make candy. And no preservatives in my candy! My family always made our own. Mother never learned to drive so we made everything ourselves.

  • @sr2291
    @sr2291 Год назад +2

    That reminds me of the Divinity recipe I used to make.

  • @tammydavis3575
    @tammydavis3575 10 месяцев назад +4

    You can see so much love in this recipe, and I thank you for sharing. I've many recipes handed down from my best friend, my great- grandmother (Granny), including the best cornbread dressing ever made. It was fun watching you, as I'm now the great- grandmother and want so badly to pass down to my family. Legacies of all kinds, are special. Cant' wait to remember your great-grandparents and honor his candy this year. Blessings to your family.

  • @lorigibson9189
    @lorigibson9189 Год назад +2

    You are Adorable !! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  • @sandylou44
    @sandylou44 2 года назад +15

    My great grandfather used black walnuts in this candy. I mix pecans and black walnut meats. First time I have ever seen this recipe used by anyone else. It is also good used as an icing on white cake layers. My grandmother, who lived to be 102 years old, made this cake often. P.s. She did not use the white corn syrup. Enjoyed this so much, thank you! And, yes, I did subscribe.

    • @teresaroman3348
      @teresaroman3348 Год назад +3

      What did she use? I cannot eat corn. I thought about using honey.

    • @carolharris2357
      @carolharris2357 Год назад

      I love black walnuts. I had a tree outside and the branches it shed was good in the barbecue. I think the owner of the property took it out even though they are protected in California. Not too many left. 😢

    • @mariancrist5087
      @mariancrist5087 Год назад +3

      My dad would use black walnuts. He also made meringue cookies and added chocolate chips and black walnuts. He and I were the only on who liked black walnuts.

    • @dzy4u
      @dzy4u Год назад +1

      Can't stand black walnuts, but love thus candy with cinnamon rolled on outside! I love all other nuts, but not in this ...

    • @liberty8424
      @liberty8424 10 месяцев назад

      How would she make it without the corn syrup? I think you're referring to '7 Minute Frosting' where the sugar is cooked, then whipped egg whites are added?

  • @lucybirdsong8632
    @lucybirdsong8632 Год назад +1

    12/11/22 I’m so glad I found you and this recipe. Have a very blessed and merry Christmas.

  • @searose1335
    @searose1335 2 года назад +3

    I forgot to thank you for sharing your Grandpa's recipe. Now it will be passed down by many to future generations as it's shared with their children and grandchildren and other family and friends. 🌹

  • @christinamadvig1468
    @christinamadvig1468 Год назад +1

    Came up on my feed just in time for Christmas 🎄. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄

  • @ForTheLoveOfHomes
    @ForTheLoveOfHomes 2 года назад +7

    The best part of this treat is how the name honors your Grandpa. ❤️ Will have to try this soon!

  • @mikerieger1034
    @mikerieger1034 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the rest of your but it's too difficult with someone with a disabilities too hot I burn myself but thanks for the rest of you it was nice to watch it I learned something interesting thanks I love to watch recipes even if I can't do them because of my disability that's physical I'll try to pass it to somebody for you

  • @sharonmccomas4173
    @sharonmccomas4173 2 года назад +23

    I'm so thankful this popped up on my feed. This looks so good I believe I will be doing this this Christmas. I thought it was so cute when she turned on the mixer looked right in the camera I loved your humbleness and your directions

  • @jessicawestbrook3730
    @jessicawestbrook3730 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing! I will be making this soon!

  • @74the_magpie
    @74the_magpie 2 года назад +4

    Your trees are splendid, so festive. Love your recipe.

  • @charlibaltimore7641
    @charlibaltimore7641 Год назад +2

    The old recipes are the best. I was the same way about the whole soft ball thing! It's funny how quickly you become expert!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад +1

      Yes! Sometimes the old ways are best aren’t they 😍

    • @charlibaltimore7641
      @charlibaltimore7641 Год назад +1

      @@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy Absolutely! I think those who know the old ways will have a much easier time if things go wrong! Most kids can't even tell time off a regular clock! They don't teach it in school anymore! 🤯😳 I was shocked to find that out!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  Год назад

      @@charlibaltimore7641 yes or read cursive. Sad.

  • @Fmi700
    @Fmi700 2 года назад +37

    Reminds me of what my grandmother would call Sea foam Candy!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for stopping by ❤️

    • @nancywood9531
      @nancywood9531 2 года назад +7

      My grandmother died in 1946 and she made Sea Foam candy recipe from Jewell Tea cookbook. It looked like this candy and cut in squares. I was only 4 yrs old then but I have her small cookbook that was given away by Jewell Tea Co who sold door to door all kind of cooking and household products.

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +1

      @@nancywood9531 how special ❤️

    • @nancywood9531
      @nancywood9531 2 года назад

      @@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy some of the household tips were really humorous but realistic for the 1940's.

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 2 года назад +1

    It looks like divinity.

  • @Joanna-hq2el
    @Joanna-hq2el 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love that you have a giant gallon of vanilla

  • @bensweeney1334
    @bensweeney1334 Год назад +3

    Ahh,this is so sweet to me. I just lost my husband of 38 yrs. w
    We always madeChristmas time very special by doing things like this w/our 3 kids. After they all grew up & moved out. So we kept those things going, just the 2 of us. You remind me of my mom & I doing Definite. As I am alone now. Memories of my favorite Christmas memories come flooding back to me. I want to thank you for reminding of such beautiful times. I just loved your entire presentation. It made me feel like I was right I there with you!, You are a Bright Delight. Merry Christmas to you & your. ❤

  • @SandyMilne-j1n
    @SandyMilne-j1n 10 месяцев назад +1

    That looks like a nougat type of candy. It looks very good

  • @tabby2917love
    @tabby2917love 2 года назад +69

    This is the first of your videos I have ever come across and I'm now definitely subscribed. I can't wait to make this recipe. Thank you for sharing it with us. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍽🍗🥧🍠

  • @timmyboyd5506
    @timmyboyd5506 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love that antique Revel pot. 💙

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  10 месяцев назад +2

      It’s one of my favorite 😍

    • @timmyboyd5506
      @timmyboyd5506 9 месяцев назад +1

      I have a complete set, been in the family since they were brand new. I find various old ones from time to time at Goodwill.

  • @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639
    @theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 2 года назад +4

    I love that you are keeping this tradition alive for your family. I try to do the same with my children as my Dad passed when I was 16.
    You can add just about anything to this mixture!! Any type of nut a person likes, and/or one can add the mixed dried fruit you can buy for making fruit cake, usually located down the baking isle, or in a center lane where they'll have seasonal baking specialties or use any dried fruit, but it must be dry. So, if there is a fruit you would like to use but cannot find it dried, one can use a dehydrator to fix some. IF you don't have a dehydrator, one can set the oven at 195℉ until fruit has lost the exterior moisture and can be squeezed and no liquid comes out. IF the fruit isn't dry enough it could turn the candy bad. Maraschino cherries are good as well but must be dry. They have less chance of going bad so just be sure they are dry while handling. The candy is kicked up another notch is adding both fruit and nuts in the mix together!!! My Mom and Grandma used to add some green to a third of it or make 3 batches and then add red to another batch so there would be white light red and light green for traditional Christmas colors!!

  • @carlasharp331
    @carlasharp331 6 месяцев назад +1

    My grandma made this and called it divinity! It wasn't light and fluffy but thick kind of like fudge,it was DELICIOUS! Man I miss her Christmas goodies!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  6 месяцев назад

      Blessings ❤️

    • @marionhoppal6378
      @marionhoppal6378 18 дней назад

      Divinity is made with egg whites and hot syrup like contents that have reached the hard ball stage this was soft ball stage with I made Divinity for years I intend to try this

  • @ThundermansThunder
    @ThundermansThunder Год назад +10

    Oh, I can definitely see this as a base for so many wonderful ingredients! My Dad used to make a few different kinds of candy and chocolates for Christmas every year, too, with some good combinations. He passed on four years ago of congestive heart failure, and was not able to make any at all the last few years before he went home to be with the Lord. This reminds me of all those happy Christmases with him, and I know it will be fun adding this recipe to my Dad's! I am thinking of trying brazil nuts in place of pecans. I would think any type of nut or combination of them would be good! The possibilities are almost endless! Thank you so much for sharing! 😋🥰

  • @pamelagillikin9056
    @pamelagillikin9056 2 года назад +1

    I bet this is good. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @kathynewton3351
    @kathynewton3351 2 года назад +3

    Well you are just precious and I can not wait to make this!!!!!!

  • @debbieanne860
    @debbieanne860 2 года назад +51

    I’m surprised it doesn’t call for a dash or more of salt. I think I’ll add some when I make this. Mama told me once that you can never get sweets right without it. That’s probably why you say it is so sweet. Anxious to be eating this!! Thanks!

    • @marilynthaxton3073
      @marilynthaxton3073 2 года назад +7

      I thinking about adding salt and a small amount of butter to mt pecans 😁

    • @Clutching.My.Pearls
      @Clutching.My.Pearls Год назад +6

      Great addition and maybe toast the pecans.

    • @lindaharvey9019
      @lindaharvey9019 Год назад

      I used almonds, some maraschinos and citron, and almond extract. I think I overcooked - it was hard. I liked it, but I agree about the salt. I did toast my almonds.

  • @krystaltheyarnychicken
    @krystaltheyarnychicken 2 года назад +28

    RUclips just recommended this... gonna have to make this for christmas. This looks so yummy andI will try the pecans and coconut together. Thank you!

  • @ladalekoehler2176
    @ladalekoehler2176 2 года назад +23

    It’s almost like divinity candy. Love these types of candies to make, simple and sweet. Thank you for this recipe. My you and your family have a safe and happy Christmas.

  • @jeffbell5125
    @jeffbell5125 2 года назад +3

    You are bringing back memories of my family and all the different traditional candies we enjoyed not only eating but all the manichean things going on trying to figure out certain recipes that were secrets that were ferociously guarded.

  • @kikkerdriel
    @kikkerdriel 2 года назад +1

    you are lovely ~ and I can't wait to try this recipe!

  • @sheilabinkley5884
    @sheilabinkley5884 2 года назад +40

    Bet it would send it over the top dipped in melted chocolate. Looks amazing.

    • @julieobrien4056
      @julieobrien4056 2 года назад +9

      That’s just what I was contemplating!

    • @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy
      @BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy  2 года назад +6

      Oh I think that would just be Heavenly ❤️

    • @pauladixon9003
      @pauladixon9003 2 года назад +5

      Great idea! 😊

    • @padnative
      @padnative 2 года назад

      My dad used to make this every christmas but he added hersey's coco powder. Sorry, I don't know how much though.

  • @GolDreadLocks
    @GolDreadLocks 2 года назад +26

    This reminds me of the Italian Terrone candy!Looks yummy!
    You could put finely chopped gummies, almonds...
    Thank you!

  • @karinr2840
    @karinr2840 2 года назад +16

    I found your video while searching for German Christmas songs. What a treat to find this video. Your warm personality made it so easy to watch. Before it was even done, I texted it to our beautiful, talented 13 yr old granddaughter.( She baked our perfect, from-scratch pumpkin pie this year). She is going to try to drizzle dark chocolate on top of the receipe. What a treat. The photo at the end was a nice touch. Merry Christmas from your new subscribers, Karin and Sophie.

  • @ssoozee
    @ssoozee 2 года назад +15

    I may have seen you make this once before, but I’m just as thrilled to watch you make it again. You. Are. Adorable. I’m going to make this for Christmas! Thank you!

  • @thejaxter6384
    @thejaxter6384 10 месяцев назад +1

    You made me smile...... a lot!😊

  • @feliciaward6589
    @feliciaward6589 2 года назад +3

    Your channel just appeared...and I was happy 😁 about that!! 💕 these old recipes!!! Reminds me of growing up!! I am 54 and these kind of candies, bring back sweet memories of my grandparents!! Thanks so much for sharing ☺️.

  • @bhinsch25
    @bhinsch25 Год назад +1

    Sounds wonderful. Thank you so much.

  • @mungbean345
    @mungbean345 2 года назад +17

    This is so cute! It's my first exposure to your channel and it gave me all the warm feelings of cooking with my aunt. 💕

  • @susannminall7456
    @susannminall7456 Год назад +3

    I remember my grandmother would make this candy. I wasn't sure until you said your grandpa would sometimes add coconut. That's all she added, I never thought of nuts yum. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, it brought fond memories of a woman that I miss very much.

  • @rmullins9596
    @rmullins9596 10 месяцев назад +1

    I was so taken by your precious way of cooking an explanation thank you! what got me at the end was your"Merry Christmas" I loved that !! instead of the other saying !! Praise be to you an many more recipes!!

  • @hikerx9366
    @hikerx9366 2 года назад +3

    I love old recipes, and of course I love sweets. Thanks for sharing my friend.🍬🍬🍬

  • @tnliz1448
    @tnliz1448 Год назад +1

    Your hair is absolutely beautiful and the candy looks really good I will be trying it.

  • @barbaramobley8845
    @barbaramobley8845 2 года назад +4

    I think it's so much fun to test with this method. And so satisfying when it makes that perfect little ball. TFS this old family tradition. I hope lots of young women (or men, too) see this and learn something new/old and make this part of their own tradition.

  • @dianespaulding7416
    @dianespaulding7416 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this!