Description
Delightful homemade fizzing candy that’s fun to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon citric acid
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Flavoring (like fruit extracts or essential oils)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a saucepan, mix the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), remove it from the heat and quickly add the citric acid and baking soda.
- Stir in your desired flavoring and food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a silicone mold or onto parchment paper, spreading it evenly.
- Allow the candy to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- Dust the pieces lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Enjoy your fizzing candy right away or package it in airtight containers for later.
Notes
Store fizzing candy in an airtight container away from heat and moisture, and consume within a couple of weeks for optimal fizz.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg