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Stained Glass Candy

Americaneasy4 servings
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Stained Glass Candy

Ingredients

  • cup water
  • 1/2 cup swhite sugar
  • 1/2 cup slight corn syrup
  • tablespoon almond extra ct
  • tablespoon red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 12x18 inch or larger baking sheet.
  2. Combine water, sugar, and corn syrup in a large heavy saucepan; heat over high, stirring constantly with a heat resistant spoon, until sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring and bring to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 310 degrees F (154 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat.
  3. When bubbling has ceased, stir in the flavoring and a food coloring. Spread into the prepared pan so that the candy is no more than 1/4 inch thick. Cool for 45 minutes in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator, crack into pieces and enjoy!