Hard Candy
Bright, crunchy homemade hard candy treats bursting with flavor—easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for gifting or sweet cravings!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar (preferably cane sugar)
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup or glucose syrup
- 1/2 cup water filtered
- 1/2 teaspoon flavor extract lemon, peppermint, etc.
- few drops food coloring (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon citric acid (for tart lemon flavor)
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and lightly grease it, so your colorful candies pop off easily.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, corn syrup, and water until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Clip a candy thermometer to the side of your pan and let the mixture bubble up to 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat, wait 20 seconds for bubbling to subside, then stir in your extract, food coloring, and citric acid.
- Quickly pour the hot mixture onto your prepared sheet and use a spatula to swirl or spread it into thin layers before it cools.
- Let the candy sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes until fully hardened—resist the urge to peek!
- Use a knife or simply your hands to break the candy into bite-size, crunchy treats. Wrap individually if gifting.
Notes
For extra safety, use heat-resistant gloves when handling very hot sugar and keep children at a safe distance. Leftovers last up to three weeks if stored in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal
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