I have always wanted to make hard candy, but I hate the mess and how long it takes. So when I found this microwaved version, I was SOLD! Look at how easy this is!
Hard Candy
1 c sugar
1/2 c white corn syrup
1 t flavoring (if desired)
1 t food coloring (if desired)
Sprinkles if desired
Prepare a pan with foil sprayed with cooking spray. If you are using sucker sticks, be sure to have them nearby. In a heavy glass container, add sugar and corn syrup. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3 minutes. Remove plastic (THIS IS HOT! NOT FOR CHILDREN!!) Stir with a wooden or metal spoon (the metal spoon will get hot.) Recover with NEW plastic wrap and microwave 2 minutes 45 seconds. Take out of the microwave and stir. Add coloring, stir, and flavoring, stir. Working quickly but safely, pour the candy in dollops to make suckers or in a long puddle to make hard candies. I had my daughter close by to help me insert the sticks.
Isn't she cute? You must have a taste tester for research. Yes, you do. You can use a candy mold as well, but I haven't tried this.
We purposely set out to make free-form suckers. We love their shape! For those of you who cannot take this crazy idea, there are sucker molds, too!
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