Description
Craft your favorite hard candy at home with this easy recipe. Customize flavors and shapes for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavor extract (e.g., peppermint, lemon, cherry)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper
- Candy thermometer
- Heat-resistant spatula
- Candy molds or a greased baking sheet
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Clean up your area and ensure all materials and tools are within reach. Grease your molds or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients in a saucepan: Mix sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Heat to dissolve: Over medium heat, stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Monitor temperature: Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Remove from heat.
- Add flavor and color quickly: Stir in the flavor extract and food coloring, being cautious of the hot mixture.
- Pour into molds: Transfer the hot candy into prepared molds or onto the greased baking sheet.
- Cool completely: Allow the candy to cool at room temperature until firm.
Notes
Experiment with flavors and colors for unique variations. Store in an airtight container away from humidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sweets
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg