Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional; vibrant colors recommended)
- Flavoring extract (vanilla, almond, or your choice)
- Silicone mold or parchment paper for shaping
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves; attach a candy thermometer.
- Bring mixture to 300°F (hard crack stage), then remove from heat.
- Add food coloring and flavoring if desired, stirring carefully.
- Pour onto silicone mold or parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool for 20-30 minutes until hardened.
- Break into shards or cut into desired shapes using wire cutters for an authentic glass shard appearance.
Notes
- Use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot sugar to prevent burns.
- Ensure the mixture reaches the hard crack stage for safety and realism.
- Break or cut shards once cooled for the most authentic appearance.
- Store in an airtight container away from moisture to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling, Cooling, Shaping
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shard
- Calories: 50 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
