We all love candy, right? Whereas some us of may crave chocolate, or others something a little more sour, but who doesn’t love a fluffy marshmallow now and again? Nothing can bring back childhood memories more than a taste or even a familiar sweet smell.

A lot of the confectionery you enjoyed as a child, however, contained artificial flavorings, colorings, and preservatives. Our 40 easy to make, homemade candy recipes are made using regular ingredients you can find in your kitchen cupboards. You can relive all the sweet moments from your childhood by making a selection of treats including Peppermint Patties, Honeycomb Brittle, Turkish Delight, and Divinity. If you’ve got a crush on candy, you can have fun making different types of confectionery from retro favorites to gourmet truffles.