Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of homemade Cherry Blasters with this easy candy recipe. These bite-sized treats are bursting with cherry essence and a hint of sourness, perfect for satisfying your candy cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cherry extract
- red gel food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid (for sourness)
Additional:
- powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- nonstick spray or parchment paper
- candy thermometer
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with nonstick spray.
- Cook the Candy: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
- Flavor and Color: Stir in cherry extract and red food coloring. Pour into molds or onto the sheet.
- Cool and Set: Let the candies cool and harden at room temperature.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar mixed with citric acid if desired. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a more sour taste, increase citric acid to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Exercise caution when working with hot sugar.
- Enhance cherry flavor with a pinch of salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
