Description
Learn how to make classic homemade rock candy with this simple and fun recipe. Using sugar, water, corn syrup, and your favorite flavoring, you can create beautiful, colorful crystalized candy pieces perfect for gifts or sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- ½ cup water (114 grams)
- ¾ cup light corn syrup (234 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
- 2 teaspoons flavoring extract (8 grams) – raspberry recommended
- Food coloring (optional) – blue or any preferred color
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Mix water, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, flavoring extract, and optional food coloring together in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat Until Boiling: Stir the mixture continuously until it reaches a boil. Once boiling begins, stop stirring to prevent crystallization.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick spray, set aside for later use.
- Boil to Hard Crack Stage: Insert a candy thermometer and continue boiling the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), then remove from heat carefully.
- Cool Slightly: Let the mixture cool until bubbles stop breaking on the surface, indicating initial set but still pourable.
- Pour Candy Mixture: Pour the cooled sugar mixture onto the prepared baking sheet evenly.
- Harden and Break: Allow the poured candy to cool and harden completely at room temperature. Once firm, break into pieces of your desired size and enjoy your homemade rock candy.
Notes
- Do not stir the mixture once it starts boiling to prevent premature crystallization.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control to achieve perfect rock candy texture.
- Food coloring is optional and can be customized to your preference.
- Handle the hot sugar mixture with care to avoid burns.
- Store rock candy in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent moisture absorption.
