Glass Candy House
For the holidays, I wanted to do something different than our typical allergy-safe cookies and pies but still fun for Emory. I decided to make a Glass Candy House this year and it turned out the be an excellent substitute for the traditional gingerbread house. This will surely be a family tradition for years to come! Read on for the hard candy recipe.
Equipment
- Candy Thermometer
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 3¾ cups White Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1½ cupcups Corn Syrup
Instructions
- Prep: Place silicone molds on a baking sheet lined with silicone sheets (my suggestion)
- Mix all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil
- Heat the sugar mixture to 350° (or until the candy thermometer reads "hard crack")
- Remove candy from heat and add 1 dram of selected oil and 2 drops of food coloring (or more until your candy reaches your preferred color)
- Pour candy into molds and allow to sit for at least 24 hours
- Pop hardened andy slowly from molds and assemble your house.
Notes
Dust hard candy pieces with powdered sugar ro keep them from sticking together after smashing your candy house.
Store in ziplock bag.
Candy lasts up to two months.