Description
Beautiful and delicious stained glass candy, perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (e.g., peppermint, vanilla, or cherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon food coloring (various colors for a stained glass effect)
- Butter or cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet (approximately 10×15 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Once dissolved, stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it doesn’t touch the bottom.
- Boil the syrup until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F / 149°C). This is crucial for the candy to set properly. Do not stir during this stage.
- Once the syrup reaches 300°F (149°C), immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- Working quickly but carefully, stir in the salt and your chosen flavored extract.
- Pour the hot syrup into small, heatproof bowls (one for each color you plan to make).
- Stir a few drops of different food colorings into each bowl of syrup until the color is uniform. You can also leave one bowl uncolored for a clear ‘glass’ effect.
- Working with one color at a time, drizzle the hot, colored syrup onto the prepared baking sheet in random patterns.
- Immediately swirl the colors together slightly with the tip of a toothpick or a skewer to create a marbled, stained-glass look. Work quickly before the candy sets.
- Let the candy cool completely and harden at room temperature. This will take about 30-45 minutes.
- Once the candy is completely hard, lift it from the pan and place it on a cutting board.
- Use the tip of a knife or your hands to crack it into large, irregular pieces resembling broken glass.
Notes
- Ensure the thermometer does not touch the bottom of the pan, as this can give an inaccurate reading.
- Feel free to mix different colors together for a vibrant appearance.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg