Crystal Rock Candy

Crystal Rock Candy

Recipe By : Lisa Lepsy

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 1/2 cups water

6 cups sugar

3 6 lengths of string

food coloring

flavoring

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add 3 cups of the

sugar stirring till dissolved. Slowly add the remaining sugar, reheating the

water if necessary. When all the sugar is dissolved, pour the mixture into 3

3 drops of liquid food coloring and teaspoon of flavoring into each jar. Tie each length of string around a

1 string per jar

the liquid. Crystals will begin to form in 1 hour, and continue to solidify

for several days. If a layer forms on the surface of the jar break it. When

the liquid completely evaporates, the candy is ready.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : I use pint size canning jars. Use the flavors you like, most grocery

stores carry candy flavorings. Use the food color you desire as well.