Rock Candy

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 6 cups sugar, divided
• food coloring (optional)
• candy flavoring
• 3 lengths of string (6-inch)

Recipe

• 1 * candy flavoring is carried by a lot of grocery stores, near the baking aisle with candy-making and cake decorating supplies.
• 2 bring the water to a boil in the saucepan.
• 3 remove from heat; add 3 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved.
• 4 slowly add the remaining sugar, reheating the water if necessary.
• 5 when all the sugar is dissolved, pour the mixture into 3 heat proof jars or glasses.
• 6 stir 3 drops of liquid food coloring and 1/2 teaspooon candy flavoring into each jar.
• 7 tie each length of string around a pencil.
• 8 lay one string on top of each jar so the strings hang down into the liquid.
• 9 crystals will begin to form in 1 hour, and continue to solidify for several days.
• 10 if a layer forms on the surface of the jar, break it.
• 11 when liquid completely evaporates, candy is ready.