Description
Create stunning rainbow sugar crystals using a simple hot solution method. Perfect for decorating desserts or as an educational project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- String (optional for hanging)
- Pencil (optional for hanging)
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and divide the sugar solution into separate bowls, adding food colors.
- Pour each colored solution into a clean glass jar, layering the colors.
- Drop a clean piece of string into the jar, tying the other end to a pencil resting across the top.
- Leave the jar in a warm, undisturbed place for several days.
- Watch as the sugar begins to crystallize over the next few days.
Notes
Customize colors by mixing food colorings. Experiment with different types of sugar for varied textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg