Magic Candy
A delightful and soothing craft that lets you create sweet, homemade candies with vibrant colors and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy-Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar, 2 cups
- Light corn syrup, 1/2 cup
- Water, 1/2 cup
- Food coloring, a few drops
- Natural flavoring oil or extract, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (citrus, vanilla, or berry)
- Small silicone molds or parchment paper for shaping
- Clean, dry jars or paper bags for storage
- Small spoon or lollipop stick for stirring
- Lightly greased tray or heatproof surface
- Cotton gloves or silicone finger protectors for handling warm pieces
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and tools.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a small pan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Monitor temperature or color.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Add color and flavor with calm, deliberate strokes.
- Pour and shape with soft movements.
- Let pieces set undisturbed.
- Remove from molds or peel from paper with care.
- Store or gift with mindful wrapping.
Notes
Keep the jar away from steam sources to maintain texture and flavor. You can reheat softened pieces gently to reshape.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/magic-candy/