Once they had a place in the candy bowl, these fruit drops remained for decades to come, with the nostalgia element intact.

Almost every person under the Southern sun has a grandmother, aunt, or mother known to make a batch or two of cornflake candy, particularly around Christmas and Easter. Made with just four ingredients ...

Line with a single sheet of waxed paper. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of a saucepan. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar ...