I came across this recipe for Beach Glass Candy, and thought, I have to try this! Being Christmas time I thought it would make some nice gifts. Well, after throwing 3 batches in the garbage, I finally got it right the 4th time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4-1 tsp. flavoring oil (I used peppermint and raspberry extract, it takes more for extracts than oils)
- Powdered Sugar
- Food Coloring
Grease a cookie sheet or cake pan with butter.
Pour sugar, corn syrup and water into a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, stirring until sugar disolves. Without stirring, boil the mixture until a candy thermometer reads between 300 and 310 degrees.The first batch I made I burned, so I lowered the heat on the next one, only to find out that it doesn't get up to 300 that way. So, after doing some research I found out that you should slightly lower the heat as it gets toward the end, it will start to darken a little towards the end.
Drop a small amount into ice water, if it seperates into brittle strands that snap when you break them, it is ready. I found out that this was the best way to find out if its ready, if it bends at all, it's not ready and will stick to your teeth!
Remove from heat. Let boiling subside.
Add food coloring and candy flavor. Blend with a wooden spoon.
Pour into greased cookie sheet or cake pan. Let cool. It can be put into the fridge to cool faster.
Cover hardened candy with parchement paper and tap with a mallet (or I found the end of a rolling pin works well) to shatter into small pieces.
Place a small amount (it does not take much at all) of powdered sugar into a ziplock and toss small pieces to coat. This will give it a frosted look, and also keep it from sticking.
Place into favor tins. I lined the inside with cupcake liners. Place a ribbon and a label, and you've got a great gift.
Enjoy!!
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