Drop Mix Candy
Dive into the art of homemade confectionery with this delightful Drop Mix Candy recipe, a nostalgic treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfect for candy lovers, this recipe combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water to create customizable, melt-in-your-mouth sweets. Infuse these candies with your favorite flavors—peppermint, cherry, lemon, or even something exotic—and add a pop of color with optional gel food coloring for a festive touch. The process involves reaching the hard-crack stage for perfect texture, then shaping the candy into delicate drops or strands before a final dusting of powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Whether you're crafting them for a party, holiday gifts, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this homemade Drop Mix Candy promises a charming and deliciously chewy experience. Perfect for sharing and loaded with DIY fun!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Candy flavoring (e.g., peppermint, cherry, lemon, etc.)
- 2 drops Gel food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Prepare a heat-safe silicone mat or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan, ensuring it does not touch the bottom, and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
Cook the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage). This may take about 20 minutes. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and quickly stir in the candy flavoring and gel food coloring, if using. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot and may release steam.
Carefully pour the mixture onto the prepared silicone mat or parchment paper. Allow it to cool slightly until it becomes pliable.
Using gloves to protect your hands, pull small sections of the candy and stretch it into thin strands or press it flat to create small candy drops. Work quickly as the candy will harden as it cools.
Once all the candy has been shaped, allow it to fully cool and harden for about 10 minutes.
Dust the cooled candies lightly with powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking together. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 599.1 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 599.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 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.
