Modjeskas are caramel and marshmallow candies invented in Louisville, Kentucky. It was the 1880s when confectioner Anton Busath created the treat, named in honor of the Polish-born Shakespearean actress, Helena Modjeska, who performed in Louisville several times over the course of the decade. Today, modjeskas are still made in Kentucky according to the original recipe.
Recipe Servings: 10
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows
Directions
- Prepare the marshmallows, slicing each in half lengthwise. Set aside in a bowl.
- Butter a marble slab or counter.
- In a heavy pot, bring the sugar, syrup, butter, and 1 cup of cream to a boil over medium low heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture reads 234°F on a candy thermometer, or forms a soft ball in cold water.
- Remove from heat and pour over the marble slab or counter.
- Beginning at the edges of the poured sheet, cut or pull off pieces of the caramel to wrap around the marshmallow pieces until all are used.
- Wrap candies in a waxed paper square, twisting the ends to seal.
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