10/04/2020
What’s more Halloween than candy? Try getting into the science of sugar with this rock candy recipe:
Supplies-
* White sugar
* Food coloring- try festive colors like orange, green, and purple 🧡💚💜
* Flavoring- you can get some varieties in the baking section, or check online for more adventurous flavors
* Bottled water
* Wooden sticks(think skewer width and length, no sharp points though!)
* Simmering pot
* Mason jars
Start by dipping sticks in water, then rolling in some of the sugar in a plate. Allow to dry. Boil the rest of your water with sugar and your flavoring- but save your coloring for the jars! You’ll need to use a few cups of sugar, but you can eyeball the amounts. After mixture is fully combined and boiled, allow to cool for 20 minutes.
After cooling, you can start to pour your sugar mixture into the mason jars, along with your food colorings. You’ll need to find a way to secure your sticks so your candy doesn’t touch the sides or bottom- using a clothespin to grip and hold the stick by the top of the jar should do the trick! You can protect your jars’ contents with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Now you wait! It can take about a week for crystals to form, but it’s well worth it 🙂
