In 2 qt saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, water, cornstarch, butter and salt. Over medium heat, stirring constantly till hard ball stage
(256F). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pepper.
When cool enough to handle, butter hands and pull until satiny and stiff. Pull into long strips, cut into 1" pieces, and wrap with wax paper. (I don't know what the buttered pan is for.)

From: Leslie's First Aid Kit: Capsaicin Candy Recipe. Adapted from "The Joy of Cooking".
Posted By: Leslie's