Melted Sugar Glue for Candy Houses
Create the perfect foundation for your holiday masterpiece with this simple yet effective recipe for Melted Sugar Glue, the ultimate edible adhesive for candy houses and gingerbread creations! Made with just one ingredient—granulated sugar—this quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary sugar into a smooth, amber-hued syrup that solidifies into a rock-solid bond. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a food-safe "glue" that dries fast and holds strong, making it ideal for crafting intricate candy structures. The recipe uses a straightforward stovetop technique, with tips to re-melt the sugar if needed, ensuring a stress-free building experience. Whether you're piecing together walls of gingerbread or adding decorative candy details, this melted sugar glue is your go-to solution for a sturdy—and sweet—foundation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
Instructions
Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and pour in the granulated sugar.
Stir the sugar continuously with a heat-proof spoon or silicone spatula as it heats up to prevent burning. The sugar will gradually melt into a golden liquid.
Once all the sugar crystals have dissolved and it reaches a smooth, amber color, immediately reduce the heat to low to keep it warm and workable.
Carefully use the melted sugar as glue for assembling your candy or gingerbread house. Dip or lightly coat the edges of the candy pieces before pressing them together.
Work quickly, as the sugar will harden as it cools. If it becomes too stiff, you can gently reheat it over low heat to remelt.
Allow the joined pieces of your house to set for a few minutes as the sugar hardens into a strong bond. Be cautious, as the melted sugar can be very hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| 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.
