For this rock candy recipe, you will need:
Follow these steps to make your own rock candy at home:
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- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and add food coloring and flavoring extract if desired.
- Prepare your glass jar by tying a string to a clothespin and suspending it in the jar. Pour the sugar mixture into the jar.
- Let the jar sit undisturbed for 1-2 weeks, allowing the sugar crystals to form on the string.
- Once the crystals have formed, remove the string and enjoy your homemade rock candy!
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