Description
Create stunning sugar crystal ornaments that are both beautiful and educational. Perfect for family fun and custom decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 clean glass jar (wide mouth)
- 1 tablespoon wooden skewer or string
- 1 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
- A pot for boiling
- A heat-safe container for cooling
- Scissors (if using string)
- A clean surface to work on
Instructions
- In a pot, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat and stir until dissolved.
- If desired, add food coloring to the mixture and stir well.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the cooled solution into the glass jar, leaving some space at the top.
- Dip the skewer in the solution, roll in sugar, then suspend it in the jar without touching the sides or bottom.
- Cover the jar with a coffee filter or cloth and place in a cool, undisturbed location for 5-7 days.
- Once crystals form, remove the skewer, let it dry, and hang it as desired.
Notes
Experiment with different shapes and flavors for your ornaments! Adult supervision is recommended for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 50 (per ornament, based on sugar content)
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg