Hard Candy Recipe
NOTE: Adult Supervision is necessary when working with hot sugar!
🍬 Homemade Hard Candy with Flavoring
(A Candy Thermometer is necessary for this recipe!)
Ingredients:
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2 cups sugar
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2/3 cup light corn syrup
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3/4 cup water
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1–2 drops flavoring (e.g., Green Apple, Strawberry, Cola)
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Optional: Food coloring
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Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper or use candy molds.
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Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
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Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
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Stop stirring and let the mixture reach 150°C (hard crack stage).
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Remove from heat, wait until bubbling stops.
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Add food coloring and flavoring, stir gently.
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Pour into molds or onto tray. Let cool completely!.
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Break into pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
