Crystal Candy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, cream of tartar, and salt.
3. Stir over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil without stirring.
5. Cook until mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
6. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute.
7. Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring if using.
8. Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes, then score into squares with a sharp knife.
10. Let cool completely until hard and brittle.
11. Break into pieces and dust with powdered sugar.
12. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.