Description
Learn how to make your own delicious Homemade Rock Candy with this easy recipe. Perfect for a fun kitchen project with kids or as a sweet treat for yourself!
Ingredients
For the Rock Candy:
- 2 cups water
- 6 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for seeding)
- food coloring (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons flavored extract (such as vanilla, cherry, or peppermint)
For Assembly:
- wooden skewers or strings
- clothespins or clips
- clean glass jars
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers or Strings: Dip skewers or strings in water, roll in sugar, and let dry.
- Boil Sugar: Boil water in a saucepan, add sugar gradually, stir until dissolved.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in coloring and extract, if desired.
- Cool and Pour: Let syrup cool, then pour into jars.
- Set Up: Suspend skewers in jars, avoiding contact with sides.
- Grow Crystals: Leave undisturbed for 5–7 days.
- Finish: Remove sticks and dry on parchment paper.
Notes
- To speed up crystallization, avoid moving jars.
- Using narrower jars can help crystals grow faster and larger.
- Supervise children during boiling and handling.
