Rock Candy Recipe

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Rock Candy
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • food coloring (optional)

Directions:

  1. * Candy flavoring is carried by a lot of grocery stores, near the baking aisle with candy-making and cake decorating supplies.
  2. Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan.
  3. Remove from heat; add 3 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Slowly add the remaining sugar, reheating the water if necessary.
  5. When all the sugar is dissolved, pour the mixture into 3 heat proof jars or glasses.
  6. Stir 3 drops of liquid food coloring and 1/2 teaspooon candy flavoring into each jar.
  7. Tie each length of string around a pencil.
  8. Lay one string on top of each jar so the strings hang down into the liquid.
  9. Crystals will begin to form in 1 hour, and continue to solidify for several days.
  10. If a layer forms on the surface of the jar, break it.
  11. When liquid completely evaporates, candy is ready.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 466.8 Kcal (1954 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.59mg 0%
Potassium 2.4mg 0%
Total Carbs 120g 40%
Sugars 117.6g 470%
Calcium 7.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.42 Kcal (1090 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 1.34mg 0%
Total Carbs 66.95g 40%
Sugars 65.61g 470%
Calcium 4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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