Description
Mystical glow sugar candy crystals sparkle with enchanting Caribbean magic, promising sweet sensations. Delicate crystalline structures melt gracefully on palates, inviting you to savor each mesmerizing moment of sugary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) water
Flavoring and Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon flavor extract (vanilla, strawberry, or lemon)
Optional Decorative Ingredients:
- Gel food coloring (blue, pink, purple, or any glow-in-the-dark color)
- 1/2 teaspoon glowing edible glitter or dust (optional, for extra glow effect)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan, gently heating and stirring until sugar melts into a smooth, translucent liquid.
- Elevate heat to high, allowing the mixture to transform into a bubbling cauldron of sweetness, monitoring temperature until it reaches the precise 300°F hard crack stage.
- Carefully remove the molten syrup from heat, infusing it with your chosen flavor extract to create an aromatic essence.
- Introduce vibrant food coloring, swirling until the liquid achieves a mesmerizing hue, and optionally sprinkle edible glitter for an enchanting sparkle.
- Gently cascade the luminous syrup onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, using a gentle motion to spread it into a thin, even layer.
- Allow the molten candy to rest briefly, then delicately score the surface with a knife, creating potential fracture lines for future breaking.
- Permit the candy to cool completely, transforming from a liquid state into a brittle, crystalline masterpiece over approximately 30 minutes.
- Once solidified, fracture the candy into irregular, gem-like fragments using gentle pressure or a swift motion.
- Preserve the magical sugar crystals in an airtight sanctuary, ready to be savored as a standalone treat or used as a whimsical garnish for culinary creations.
Notes
- Precision matters when heating sugar syrup, so use a reliable candy thermometer to hit the exact 300°F hard crack stage for perfect crystal formation.
- Experiment with different flavor extracts like lavender, rose, or exotic fruit to create unique taste profiles that transform these magical crystals.
- Prevent crystallization by avoiding stirring once the syrup reaches boiling point and ensuring all sugar completely dissolves during initial heating.
- Work quickly when pouring and shaping the hot syrup, as it hardens rapidly and can become challenging to manipulate after cooling begins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg