For multiple flavors and colors, divide
candy mixture after cooking; flavor and color each as desired.
Stained Glass Candy
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon desired flavored extract
or 1 teaspoon flavoring oil
- Food color, as desired
- Line a 15 x 11-inch baking pan with foil
and lightly grease or sprinkle evenly with a light coating of
powdered sugar. Set aside.
- In a medium pan combine sugar and corn
syrup with water and cook over medium heat. Stir to dissolve
sugar. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
- With a brush dipped in water, wash down
any crystals that form on the sides of the pan. Boil rapidly
until candy thermometer registers 300°F (150°C),
hard-crack stage.
- Immediately remove from heat and stir
in flavor extract and food color.
- Pour into prepared pan. Let cool completely.
- When hard, remove from pan. Break into
pieces with kitchen mallet.
Makes 2 1/2 pounds candy.
