6 c. sugar
3 c. water
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Cook ingredients quickly on high heat, without simmering. Cook until you have a rolling boil. Pour quickly into a greased square pan. Chill until firm. Turn out of pan. Crack into pieces. Yields: about 2 pounds.

Substitute fruit juice for liquid or add flavored extract or food coloring and can be poured into greased molds. If you don't have any candy molds, use your cookie cutter and your imagination.