Description
This crystal candy recipe transforms simple ingredients into sparkling, jewel-like sweets bursting with customizable flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp flavor extract (vanilla, almond, or fruit)
- Food coloring (gel recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation with a saucepan, thermometer, baking sheet, and silicone mat.
- Mix sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan and stir gently over medium heat until dissolved.
- Boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 20–25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in flavor extract and food coloring.
- Pour onto a greased or silicone-lined baking sheet; let sit for 5 minutes, then cut into shapes if desired.
- Cool completely (about 45 minutes), then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Avoid humid conditions to maintain clarity and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (about 5–6 pieces)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg