Candied Tea Spoons
Elevate your next tea party or coffee break with these charming and edible Candied Tea Spoons—a delightful fusion of creativity and sweetness. Made with simple pantry ingredients like sugar, water, and corn syrup, these gorgeous treats can be customized with vibrant food coloring and your favorite flavor extracts, from soothing vanilla to refreshing peppermint. Perfectly hardened to the "hard-crack" stage, the candy mixture is carefully poured into greased teaspoons, creating unique, sugary stirrers that dissolve into warm beverages for a touch of elegance and added sweetness. Quick to prepare and ready in under an hour, these candied spoons make a fun DIY gift or an eye-catching addition to any gathering. Whether you use them for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, they’re a whimsical way to sweeten up your drink and your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 ml Water
- 50 grams Corn syrup
- 2 drops Food coloring (optional)
- 1 tsp Flavor extract (vanilla, peppermint, etc.)
- 6 pieces Metal or silicone teaspoons
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet or heat-safe surface by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly grease the teaspoons with nonstick cooking spray to make it easier to remove the candy later.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Increase the heat to medium-high and allow the mixture to boil without stirring. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, and continue boiling until it reaches 300°F (150°C), the hard-crack stage.
If desired, add drops of food coloring and the flavor extract of your choice when the mixture reaches the correct temperature. Stir briefly and carefully to combine.
Once the candy mixture is ready, carefully pour it into the bowl section of the greased teaspoons. Work quickly, as the candy will harden fast.
Allow the candied spoons to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Gently remove the candied spoons from the molds, being careful not to break them. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh until use.
Serve the candied spoons alongside tea or coffee, and let your guests swirl the spoon in their drink for a touch of sweetness and flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.8 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
