Glass Candy

Per serving

2184.1kcal
0.5гFats
571.7гCarbs

This is something my mom used to make at Christmas time. As a child, I loved the way it looked (and tasted).

Ingredients

  • sugar3 3⁄4 cups
  • light corn syrup1 1⁄2 cups
  • water1 cup
  • cinnamon extract or orange extract, etc.1 1⁄2 teaspoons
  • food coloring

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    You will need a candy thermometer.

  2. 2

    Mix first 3 ingredients in large saucepan.

  3. 3

    Stir over heat until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil and stop stirring.

  5. 5

    Continue to boil until temperature reaches 310 degrees F, it may take 20- 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat.

  7. 7

    After boiling has stopped, stir in extract& coloring of choice.

  8. 8

    Quickly, spread out onto a LIGHTLY greased baking sheet so that the candy is no more than 1/4 inch thick.

  9. 9

    Candy does not need to touch all edges of baking sheet.

  10. 10

    Cool, then break into pieces.

  11. 11

    Store in an air-tight container.

  12. 12

    SPECIAL NOTE: After reaching 310 degrees, I like to put 1/2 of mixture in a separate kettle, so that I can make two different colors and/or flavors.

Source: food.com
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