Rock Candy

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Rock candy is easy to make and it's a fun way to teach kids about science, too! Colored sugar crystals magically grow into delicious hard candy. This rock candy recipe has been in my family for years.

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If you're wondering what flavored oils I use in my rock candy, I shall fulfill your curiosity. Purple is anise, blue is clove, green is wintergreen, orange is butter rum, yellow is banana cream, red is cinnamon, and pink (not shown here) is tutti frutti.

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INGREDIENTS

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Rock Candy

Rock candy is easy to make and it's a fun way to teach kids about science, too! Colored sugar crystals magically grow into delicious hard candy. This rock candy recipe has been in my family for years.

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If you're wondering what flavored oils I use in my rock candy, I shall fulfill your curiosity. Purple is anise, blue is clove, green is wintergreen, orange is butter rum, yellow is banana cream, red is cinnamon, and pink (not shown here) is tutti frutti.

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How To Make Rock Candy

INGREDIENTS

> granulated sugar > light corn syrup > water > food coloring

Step 1

Spray cooking spray on a baking sheet. I used a 12 inch round pan.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, add in the first 3 ingredients. Over medium heat, stir until combined and let it cook to 300 degrees

Step 3

After the sugar mixture has reached 300 degrees, remove from the heat. Add in a few drops of food coloring and the flavored oil. Stir vigorously.

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