Fig Paste

Ingredients

• 8 pounds sugar
• 2 pounds glucose
• 1 pound 4 ounces starch
• 2 gallons water
• ½ teaspoon dissolved citric acid
• coloring and flavoring as desired

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the sugar and water over medium heat.

2. Add the dissolved citric acid and bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Dissolve the starch in a little water and add it to the boiling mixture.

4. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and leaves a trail when tested in cold water.

5. Pour the mixture onto a greased slab between iron bars.

6. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into small squares.