Ingredients for Beautiful Stained Glass Hard Candy
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint oil
- A few drops food coloring
- Prepared candy molds
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How to Make Beautiful Stained Glass Hard Candy
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not stir once the sugar is dissolved.
- Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it doesn't touch the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Continue to boil, swirling the pan occasionally, until the candy reaches 300°F (150°C) – the hard-crack stage. This will take approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pan from the heat. (Use oven mitts!)
- Immediately stir in food coloring and flavoring extract (if using).
- Pour the hot candy into prepared molds or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Work quickly as the candy will set fast.
- Allow the candies to cool completely and harden before carefully removing them from molds or breaking them into desired shapes.
- Once completely cool, admire your beautiful stained-glass candy creations!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
1720g
Fat
0g
Carbs
162g
