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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Rock Candy Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water |
6 cups sugar, divided |
food coloring (optional) |
candy flavoring |
3 lengths of string (6-inch) |
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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