Description
Sweet Tarts candy for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon citric acid
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Food coloring
- Flavoring extracts (e.g., cherry, lemon, grape)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add citric acid and baking soda.
- Stir in food coloring and flavoring extracts.
- Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
- Allow to cool and harden.
- Cut into small pieces or shapes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Adjust flavors to your preference.
- Use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet tarts candy valentine