Crystal Blue Sky Candy
Crystal Blue Sky Candy
Ingredients
For the Candy Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon blue food coloring, or more, for desired color
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, or other flavor extract
For Preparation
- as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Lightly spray a baking sheet or silicone mat with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Insert a candy thermometer, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Continue to boil without stirring until the candy thermometer reaches 300°F (149°C), also known as the hard crack stage. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 5
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the blue food coloring and peppermint extract. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot and may bubble vigorously.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or silicone mat. Do not spread it; let it naturally form a layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Allow the candy to cool completely and harden at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Do not touch or move it while it's cooling.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
Once completely hardened, use a clean, heavy object (like the back of a spoon or a meat mallet) to gently tap and break the candy into irregular, crystal-like pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crystal Blue Sky Candy
For the Candy Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon blue food coloring, or more, for desired color
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, or other flavor extract
For Preparation
- as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Lightly spray a baking sheet or silicone mat with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Insert a candy thermometer, making sure it doesn't touch the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Continue to boil without stirring until the candy thermometer reaches 300°F (149°C), also known as the hard crack stage. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 5
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the blue food coloring and peppermint extract. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot and may bubble vigorously.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or silicone mat. Do not spread it; let it naturally form a layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Allow the candy to cool completely and harden at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Do not touch or move it while it's cooling.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
Once completely hardened, use a clean, heavy object (like the back of a spoon or a meat mallet) to gently tap and break the candy into irregular, crystal-like pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
⏱️ 2 min