Happy Your Best Weekly Everyone!!!
I have been waiting ever so patiently to share this with you all. I figured back around Easter time that I would make rock candy with the kids. Only thing is- you have to be very patient because it takes a while. Then I wanted to make more than one batch- so yet again, the waiting. So anyhow- they are finally done growing (for now- I will probably make more again soon) so I can show you these & you can hopefully make some with your kids or for a party or gathering you have coming up.
Making Rock Candy ~ Your Best Weekly
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2-3 cups granulated sugar
- 15-20 drops food color
- 4-8 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil
- Start adding sugar- 1/4 cup at a time.
- Stir in sugar until it no longer dissolves. The more you add the longer it will take to dissolve. Be patient & try to get as much as you can in there.
- Take your skewer & dip it in the sugar liquid & then roll in granulated sugar to coat. Stick in plastic cup & attach a clothespin to it to keep it suspended in the middle of the cup.
- Remove your liquid from heat & allow to cool completely. This is very important.
- Fill your cups with the liquid- with this recipe you should get about 2 plastic cups worth.
- Add your food color- & stir. Put in more than you think you might need- if you want the colors vibrant. I also used the Neon shades of food color for mine instead of the standard colors.
- Set somewhere where they can be left alone for a week. Wait patiently. It will take about 3 days for small crystals to form & about 7 days to get them large enough to enjoy.
- You will notice that the liquid will crystallize on the top& bottom of cup too. You should be able to watch the process as they grow.
- When you are ready to remove- gently break the top layer. Remove skewer & leave hanging into another cup until dry.
- Once dry they are ready to eat.
Notes
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Yolanda says
How cool! We love rock candy so this would be lots of fun!
Callie @ Callie's Crafts says
Thanks for hosting.
Cynthia L. says
Oh My Gosh, these are so cool looking. I have not had rock candy since I was a kid and that was a long time ago! What a great treat for your kids.
Thank you for linking this great recipe and memory to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I can’t wait to see what you bring next week.
I am pinning this fun recipe!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Tiffany says
Gina, it turned out great! You have a lot of patience….not a project for me. Have a great night.
Tiffany
Elena says
These must have been fun to photograph! So many beautiful and bright colors! They look yummy!
Kimberly says
These are very cool! And your photos of them are beautiful! I really admire how you set things up. I tend to just throw stuff down and shoot. Guessing I wouldn’t have the patience to make these. 🙂
Jaymi says
what a fun project! I love how it came out! so colorful!
Tina´s PicStory says
that rockets are so cool! 🙂
Ramona says
Oh they look so cute!! <3 🙂
Tamar says
The colors are so bright! I’ve never been able to successfully make rock candy – mold has always won )-:
Linda R says
How fun to make those. I bet your kids love them. They sure do look yummy…
Hugs~
Danelle says
My kids would LOVE this!
Susi says
Wow. Amazing. My kids may want to give this a try – they love rock candy!
Kim Cunningham says
I love how colorful these are! What a fun idea, but you always have fun ideas! I’m looking forward to getting through these next few weeks, so I can start making stuff again. I need summer!
Melanie (reasons to skip the housework) says
Love this idea! I’d love for you to come link this up at The Weekly Creative- a party I co-host with The Girl Creative!
http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/2013/04/the-weekly-creative-4/
Smiles,
Melanie
Reasons To Skip The Housework
suburbsmama says
This is so awesome! Would be great to make with the kids: If you get a chance, please link this to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-linky-party-4.html
Suzanne says
My kids used to love getting these when they were younger. They were a special treat. I will have to give these a try!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks