Description
A fun experiment to create candy while learning about science.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon food coloring
- 1 teaspoon flavoring extract
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
- Heat on medium until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat and boil until mixture reaches 300°F.
- Remove from heat and add food coloring and flavoring.
- Pour mixture into a greased mold.
- Let cool and harden.
- Remove from mold and enjoy your candy.
Notes
- Use different food colors for variety.
- Experiment with different flavor extracts.
- Be cautious with hot sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: valentine candy science, candy making, science experiment