Coltsfoot Candy
"An enjoyable way to soothe a cough"
Yield: 4 Servings
- 1 liter Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) leaves
- 600 ml Water
- 450 g Sugar
- 450 g Golden syrup
- 50 g Butter
- 2 1/2 g Baking soda
Boil the washed coltsfoot leaves in the water, and drain off the liquid. Put the sugar, golden syrup and butter in a pan and add the liquid. Bring to the boil, stirring, then continue to boil until a little of the candy turns brittle when dropped into a bowl of cold water. Take off the heat and add the soda Beat the mixture very well until it is almost stiff, then pour into a shallow, oiled baking tray. Allow to set, then break up into pieces and store in a jar.
Avril Rodway's 'Food From The Countryside'
