Rock Candy
Rock candy is a nostalgic childhood treat that is easy to make, fun to eat and doubles as a science project!
Servings 6 swizzle sticks
Calories 529kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons
- 4-6 drops food coloring optional
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar one cup at a time, stirring after each addition until the sugar dissolved. Mixture will become thick. Remove from heat.
- Stir in food coloring now, if desired. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare wooden swizzle sticks or string. Run through water and then coat thickly in sugar. Let dry completely.
- Pour sugar mixture into 6 (8-oz.) jars. Using clothespins (or a pencil for string) to suspend swizzle sticks 1 inch from the bottom of the jar. Be careful for the sticks/string to avoid the edges of the jar. Cover with saran wrap and set in a cool, dry place.
- Allow rock candy to rest and form for 2 weeks. Once it has grown to around 1-inch diameter, remove from the sugar syrup and let dry on a plate. Discard remaining sugar syrup and crystals.
Notes
Please make sure to supervise and help children as the rock candy syrup is very hot and dangerous.
Nutrition
Serving: 1swizzle stick | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 137g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
