How Do You Make Rock Candy With Syrup?
One of the advantages of making your own rock candy is the versatility of the recipe. This easy-to-prepare confection is made using corn syrup. But you can substitute any other flavored syrup, like maple or sorghum, or even honey or molasses, to make 2 lbs. of delicious old-fashioned candy. Pour the confectioner’s sugar into a plastic bag and set it aside. Cover the interior surface of the baking pan with aluminum foil. Use margarine or butter to grease it very well. Place the water, corn syrup and granulated sugar into a large saucepan and blend thoroughly. Bring the pan to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Turn the heat down to simmer and cover the pan. Cook the syrup mixture until all of the sugar dissolves, about three to five minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high. Remove the lid from the pan and set the candy thermometer into the syrup mixture. Cook the syrup for about 20 to 25 minutes without stirring, until it reaches 300 degrees F (hard-crack stage). Turn of
