Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- Blue food coloring
- Flavor extract (optional, vanilla or mint)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil without stirring, and cook until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in blue food coloring and flavor extract if using.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased surface or silicone mold and let it cool until hardened.
- Break into shards resembling crystals to serve.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Be cautious as hot sugar can cause burns.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Boiling, cooling, breaking
- Cuisine: Candy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shard
- Calories: 50 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
