Description
Create your own delightful homemade popping candy that’s fizzy, flavorful, and fun to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 tbsp flavored extract (like cherry, vanilla, etc.)
- 1/2 tsp citric acid (for added fizz)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure your workspace is clean and dry; gather all your materials and tools.
- Heat Sugar Mixture: In a non-stick pan, combine the granulated sugar and corn syrup, and heat over medium. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Monitor Temperature: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the mixture. Bring it to around 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Ingredients: Once the desired temperature is reached, remove from heat and quickly mix in baking soda, flavored extract, citric acid, and food coloring (if using).
- Cool and Break: Pour the mixture onto a dusted baking sheet to cool. Once set, break into pieces.
- Store Safely: Store your completed popping candy in an airtight container to preserve its crunch.
Notes
Experiment with flavors and colors to create your own personalized treats. For a more decadent version, consider dipping them in chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg