Horehound candy is an old-fashioned remedy to soothe sore throats.

2 cups fresh horehound, including leaves, stems and flowers (or 1 cup dried)
2 1/2 quarts water
3 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice (or 1 sprig lemon balm)

In a large saucepan, cover the horehound with the water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth and allow the tea to settle.

Ladle 2 cups of the horehound tea into a large kettle. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and the cream of tartar. Boil, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 240° F. Add the butter. Continue to boil until the candy reaches 300° F. (hard crack). Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Pour at once into a buttered, 8-inch square pan. As the candy cools, score it into squares. Remove from the pan as soon as candy is cool. Store in aluminum foil or ziplock plastic bags.

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