1 pound granulated sugar.

1 teacup water.

1 rounded teaspoon powdered gum arabic.

1/2 teaspoon cream tartar.

Red coloring, few drops.

Rose extract to flavor.

Dissolve the gum in the hot water,put in the sugar and cream tartar and boil. When it has boiled about ten minutes try a drop in a cup of cold water. When it sets hard around the edges but still so that the entire drop can be pressed to any shape between the finger and thumb it is ready. Take it from the fire, drop in the flavoring and cochineal and stir around only once or twice to mix. Pour it into the buttered plate, or shapes, or into a shallow pan, to be broken and used for mixed candies.