Glass Candy
Transform your kitchen into a candy wonderland with this stunning and easy Glass Candy recipe! Perfectly translucent and customizable with your favorite flavors and vibrant colors, this old-fashioned treat is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water, the candy cooks to a glossy perfection before being flavored and tinted to your heart's desire. The shattered "glass" shards make for a gorgeous edible decoration or a whimsical homemade gift. Dust the pieces with powdered sugar for a frosted effect, and store them in an airtight container to enjoy for weeks. Whether you're crafting these for the holidays, a party, or simply a sweet indulgence, Glass Candy is a show-stopping confection that’s surprisingly simple to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Flavoring extract (e.g., peppermint, vanilla, or fruit flavor)
- 3 drops Liquid food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set it aside.
In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip does not touch the bottom.
Let the mixture cook until it reaches 300°F (149°C), also known as the hard crack stage. This will take about 25–30 minutes. Do not stir during this process.
Once the mixture reaches 300°F, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the flavoring extract and food coloring (if using), working quickly as the mixture will begin to harden.
Carefully pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, tilting the sheet as needed to spread it into an even layer.
Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature until it hardens, about 1–2 hours.
Once hardened, break the candy into shards by tapping it gently with a mallet or the back of a spoon.
If desired, dust the broken shards with powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking together.
Store the glass candy pieces in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 593.0 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 593.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 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.
