Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon flavoring extract (optional)
- Rock candy sticks or clusters for coating
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a boil without stirring, and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in blue food coloring and flavoring if using.
- Pour the hot syrup onto a silicone baking mat or greased surface. Allow to cool slightly.
- Break into clusters once hardened and serve as colorful, crystalline candies.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Work quickly to pour the hot syrup to prevent crystallization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Boiling and cooling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
