Homemade Hard Candy Recipe: The Best Sweet Treat for All Ages
Learn how to make delicious homemade hard candy that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (e.g., peppermint, vanilla)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in flavoring and food coloring.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking sheet and let it cool.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Experiment with different flavors and colors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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