Description
Vibrant and customizable rainbow sugar crystals, perfect for decorating desserts or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
- Flavor extracts (optional, e.g., vanilla, almond)
- Jars or heatproof glasses
- String or wooden skewers
- Pots for heating
- Spoon for stirring
Instructions
- Prepare the solution by combining 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water in a pot.
- Stir the mixture over low heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add food coloring to the dissolved sugar solution in separate containers and stir until blended.
- Pour each colored solution into separate jars or heatproof glasses, filling them halfway.
- Tie a piece of string around the center of a clean skewer, allowing it to hang into the solution.
- Place the jars in a warm location and let them sit undisturbed for 7-10 days to form crystals.
- Enjoy the sugar crystals after they have formed, removing them from the solution to dry.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and flavors for unique crystals. Store in an airtight container once dried.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: DIY/Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50 per serving
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg