Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with this homemade stained glass candy recipe. This colorful and delicious candy is sure to be a hit at parties or as a special treat for kids. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create beautiful and tasty stained glass candies that look like works of art. It's a fun and creative activity that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (such as peppermint, cherry, or lemon)
- Assorted food coloring
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring and continue cooking until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Stir in the flavored extract of your choice.
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, stirring well to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust it with powdered sugar.
- Carefully pour the colored candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating different patterns or designs.
- Allow the candy to cool and harden completely, which may take about an hour.
- Once hardened, break the candy into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Store the stained glass candy in an airtight container, separating the layers with wax paper to prevent sticking.
