How to Make Homemade Rock Candy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade rock candy is a delicious and fun treat that is simple to make at home. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own sweet and colorful crystals that are perfect for snacking or for giving as a unique gift. Whether you're looking for a fun science experiment to do with the kids or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth, homemade rock candy is a great option.

The process of making rock candy is a fascinating one that involves sugar crystallizing...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups light corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 3 pounds

  • Roll the edges of two 16-inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil to form a rim around the outside. Generously sprinkle confectioners' sugar onto each square.
  • Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is boiling, about 5 minutes. Stop stirring and boil until a candy thermometer reads 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in cinnamon oil and food coloring. Pour hot mixture onto the prepared foil and allow to cool and harden, about 45 minutes. Crack cooled candy into pieces.
  • Nutrition

    100 cal.

    • Sodium: 6mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1mg