STAINED GLASS HARD CANDY

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Stained Glass Hard Candy image

I used to make this every Christmas, each flavor was a different color. Very good flavor. If you live in a humid area, keep candy in a sealed container or it will stick together.

Provided by Laura Sands

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c granulated sugar
1 c water
2/3 c light corn syrup
1 pkg powdered sugar (16 oz.)
1/2 tsp oil of cinnamon, peppermint or anise
food colorings

Steps:

  • 1. Cook sugar, water and corn syrup in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until sugar is dissolved. Cook WITHOUT STIRRING to 310 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • 2. Pour powdered sugar onto cutting board or marble slab while candy is cooking. Shape into rectangle 12x11 inches, BUILD UP THE SIDES.
  • 3. Remove hot syrup from heat, stir in desired flavoring and color. Pour CAREFULLY onto powdered sugar rectangle. Cool slightly. Cut into 3/4 inch strips. Cool. Break into pcs.

There are no comments yet!