ROCK CANDY

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Make and share this Rock Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by troyh

Categories     Candy

Time 1h45m

Yield 3 jars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups water
6 cups sugar, divided
food coloring (optional)
candy flavoring
3 lengths of string (6-inch)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1548, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 399.9, Sugar 399.2

Tracy Wynant
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good rock candy recipe for years.


Keith Jones
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This is the perfect candy to make for a party or a special occasion. It's also a great gift idea.


Haroon Bashir
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I'm so happy I decided to try this recipe. It's now my go-to rock candy recipe.


Makanga Jaffarjr
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious.


Fazai ali Bhutto 123
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This is the best rock candy recipe I've ever tried. The candy is so clear and sparkly, and it tastes amazing.


Aya Yaya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good rock candy recipe for years.


Habib ahmad Ahmad
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This is the perfect candy to make for a bake sale or a fundraiser. It's inexpensive to make and everyone loves it.


AHMED OPALO
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I'm so happy I decided to try this recipe. It's now my go-to rock candy recipe.


aryanna Chrysler
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I was so surprised at how delicious this candy was. It's so much better than the store-bought kind.


Khurshid Refrigeration and Solar system
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any flavor extract you like to make different variations of rock candy.


riedewaan patel
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This is the perfect recipe for beginners. It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing.


slytherin king of snakes
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I'll definitely be making rock candy again and again.


Husnain Dogar
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The rock candy is the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion. It's also a great gift idea.


Jackson Joy
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I was so impressed with how quickly and easily this candy came together.


rusted vision
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Steve Jsl
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I've made rock candy many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The candy is so clear and sparkly.


Nigel Milne
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This recipe is a winner! The rock candy is delicious and looks so festive.


Olatunde Milo
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The rock candy turned out so beautiful! I can't wait to give it as gifts.


Adam Ogaz
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My kids loved helping me make this candy. It was a fun and educational experience.


Sunil Jayakodi
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This was the easiest candy recipe I've ever tried! I had rock candy in less than an hour.


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