Description
A fun and educational guide to creating colorful and flavorful rock candy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Flavoring extracts (e.g., vanilla, almond, or mint)
- Wooden skewers or string
- Clothespins or a similar tool
- Glass jar or container
- Saucepan
- Spoon
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to an hour, then coat with sugar.
- In a saucepan, mix 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and add food coloring and flavoring extract as desired.
- Let the solution cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Pour the sugar solution into a glass jar and insert the sugar-coated skewer using a clothespin.
- Place the jar in a cool, undisturbed location and wait for 5 to 7 days for crystals to form.
Notes
Experiment with different flavors and colors, and have fun with variations!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: Crystallization
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 200 (per serving when divided)
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg