Description
Learn how to make old-fashioned candy at home with this simple recipe. Create sweet and flavorful hard candies in various shapes and colors to enjoy or share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Mixture:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract (such as peppermint, cinnamon, or lemon)
- Food coloring (optional)
Finishing Touch:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved and reaches 300°F.
- Flavor and Color: Remove from heat, add extract and food coloring. Pour onto baking sheet.
- Cool and Cut: Let candy cool slightly, score into squares, then break into pieces.
- Storage: Toss candy with powdered sugar and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Experiment with different extracts and colors for a festive assortment.
- Handle hot sugar syrup with caution to prevent burns.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
