Homemade Hard Candy
Create colorful, sweet homemade hard candies with rich flavors and vibrant hues, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or making personalized gifts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and Karo syrup in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (around 300°F).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in powdered sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Divide the mixture and add food coloring and flavoring oils to each portion as desired.
- Pour the colored and flavored mixtures onto a greased or parchment-lined surface to cool and harden.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
121
kcal
6% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).