They've just been sitting in a jar since December and they still look okay.
2007-03-11 13:37:35 · 13 answers · asked by hungryforHoney 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
They're completely fine. Hard candies, like candy canes really don't go bad. Just rinse off the dust first. : )
2007-03-11 13:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by mars 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are still good. As long as they are sealed and you have kept them dry i dont see why you cant eat them.
I use them to sweeten my tea/coffee for an extra 'mintyness.' Here's a recipe:
CANDY CANE FUDGE
2 1/4 pounds
PREP TIME 20 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 20 Min
INGREDIENTS
2 (10 ounce) packages vanilla baking chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
1 dash red or green food coloring
DIRECTIONS
Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, and grease the foil.
Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until almost melted, remove from heat and continue to stir until smooth. When chips are completely melted, stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes.
Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.
2007-03-12 13:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by Negrita Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ate some that I bought a year & 1/2 ago. They were just a little gummy on the outside.
2007-03-11 20:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought candy canes 2 years ago and they are indvidually wrapped and they were still good.
2007-03-11 21:38:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are fine. I have eaten two year old candy canes before and did not get sick.
2007-03-11 22:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
Hard candy like that will keep for a year or more. If they get wet or exposed to high temps, they might melt a bit, but they certainly won't spoil.
Also, make sure bugs didnt find them.
2007-03-11 20:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by PH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that chick dosn't know squat...i will become a chef when i get my degree in cooking...and candy canes are good to eat even if they havn't been open for months...
2007-03-11 20:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by sw33t ch33kz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're just fine. They'll be good til next Christmas if you keep them dry.
2007-03-11 20:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by vanne676 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will be fine. They will keep for a few years if you keep them in a dry, dark place.
2007-03-11 21:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by copchick2m7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, they are still good but if u open them and its kinda wet dont eat it but if its dry no prob. ok
2007-03-11 20:46:08 · answer #10 · answered by 00_tyradjh_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋