This homemade stained glass candy recipe is a fun and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this candy is colorful, sweet, and sure to impress your friends and family. With its shiny and translucent appearance, it resembles stained glass, hence the name. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this delicious and visually stunning candy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (e.g., peppermint, cherry, or orange)
- Food coloring (assorted colors)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
- In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and allow it to cook until it reaches the hard crack stage, which is around 300°F (150°C). Use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature.
- While the sugar mixture is cooking, prepare the flavored extracts and food coloring. Divide the mixture into small bowls and add a few drops of food coloring and flavored extract to each bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Once the sugar mixture reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat. Be careful as the mixture is extremely hot.
- Working quickly, pour the colored mixtures onto the prepared baking sheet, forming puddles of various colors. You can create different shapes and patterns by pouring the mixtures close together or overlapping them.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors together gently, creating a marbled effect.
- Allow the candy to cool and harden completely at room temperature. This can take several hours or overnight.
- Once the candy is hardened, lift the parchment paper and break it into small, irregular pieces resembling stained glass.
- Store the stained glass candy in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper, to prevent sticking. It can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.
