Description
A simple, old-fashioned treat allowing control over flavor, color, and sweetness that makes for great homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup (or glucose)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–2 teaspoons flavor extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Heat over medium-high until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C).
- Remove from heat, swirl in flavor extract and food coloring.
- Pour into prepared molds or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cool until hard, about 15–30 minutes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 4–8 weeks. Use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small candy
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg