Description
Learn about the science behind making Valentine candies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat and boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and food coloring.
- Pour mixture onto a greased surface.
- Once cool, cut into shapes.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Be cautious with hot sugar mixture.
- Store candies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: valentine candy science, candy making, sugar science