Suggested Ages: 13 - 19 years
Latest Starting Date: May 1
 Experiment making a variety of types of candy. For example; nobake candy, fudge, caramels, peanut brittle, divinity, and molded candy.
 For each year that you are in the project, increase the difficulty and quantity of recipes made.
 Keep a record of recipes made.
 Give a talk or demonstration related to the project.
Exhibitors age 10 and older must fill out a 1 page 4-H Exhibit Report to include with their exhibit. The 4-H Exhibit Report can be found on our county website at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/4hyouth1157.html
under the printable forms section. If you do not have internet access you can contact your 4-H leader, or call the Extension Office to receive a copy of the report form.
THIS IS A COUNTY PROJECT – EXHIBITS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE
FAIR.
Exhibit 1 piece of fudge made from a recipe of your choice. The piece must be a 2-inch square exhibited on a 6-inch paper plate covered with plastic wrap or a plastic bag. When preparing use a 9" X 13" pan and
DO NOT use nuts.
(over)

Project Exhibit Requirements Continued:
Option A - Exhibit 3 Caramels, 1-inch square, on a 6-inch paper plate covered with plastic wrap or plastic bag. You may use a recipe of your choice. Include a copy of the recipe with your exhibit.
OR
Option B - Exhibit 3 pieces of Butterscotch Brittle on a 6-inch paper plate covered with plastic wrap or a plastic bag. Each piece must be larger than 1-inch diameter. You may use a recipe of your choice.
Include a copy of the recipe with your exhibit.
Option A - Exhibit three pieces of Divinity (omit nuts) on a 6-inch paper plate covered by clear plastic wrap or plastic bag. Use a recipe of your choice. Include a copy of the recipe with your exhibit.
OR
Option B - Exhibit 3 pieces of Molded Candy on a 6-inch paper plate covered with clear plastic wrap or a plastic bag. Use a recipe of your choice. Include a copy of the recipe with your exhibit.
Revised 3/2009