![]() But you can still definitely use it at this phase. Here is an example of what it will look like if you let it boil too long or too quickly. This whole process takes somewhere between 30 and 45 minutes. (boiling sugar, almost ready to take off the heat)ĭon’t be alarmed if it takes awhile. It will instantly harden up and you can check out easily it breaks. Another way to tell is to drop a spoonful of it into a bowl with ice-cold water. Right, when the mixture starts to turn slightly yellow it is ready to go. Once the sugar starts to boil you can stop stirring and just let it sit for 10 to 15 more minutes. My thermometer is old and is several degrees off so I generally just eyeball it. If you are using a candy thermometer make sure it still registers the correct heat. The goal is to heat the sugar mixture to the “hard crack” stage which is around 290 to 300 F (145 to 150 C). Which if you are making a dark glass it won’t matter. It is important to not heat it up too quickly because the sugar is liable to caramelize. With the heat set to medium-low gently stir the mixture until it starts to boil. You can also use something like shortening on your pan. While I do love my silicone mat it will have a texture to that side of it. Or I just spray the pan lightly with kitchen spray. I use a sheet pan lined with a silicone mat. Next prepare the pan that you are going to put the hot liquid sugar “syrup” in once it is ready. But I generally just used my dutch oven or my stainless steel skillet. A medium-sized pot works fine for this amount. While the sugar doesn’t bubble up too high it is always a good idea to have something deep enough. ![]() To begin, place water, sugar, corn syrup (liquid glucose), and cream of tartar in your pot or deep skillet. Flavored Extracts – There are all kinds of flavored extracts that you can use.Food coloring – You will need food coloring to get your desired color or colors.But helps turn the sugar into fructose and glucose. Cream of tartar – this is an optional ingredient.Corn syrup – Liquid Glucose or corn syrup is used to help keep the sugar from becoming crystals again.White granulated sugar – Sugar is the main ingredient in sugar glass? Imagine that.In order to make edible sugar glass, you just need a few everyday household ingredients. Let’s get started! Step 1: Gather the ingredients and tools You can make all kinds of things with it, movie props, bottles, a variety of candy shapes, or make an edible stained glass window held together with royal icing. Are you a fan of the TV show Breaking Bad? Blue sugar glass or rock candy was used in that! It is so fun to make and the recipe is easy. Have you ever seen a movie where a piece of glass was broken over someone’s head? Or maybe it was a beer bottle or another kind of bottle that was broken? Or maybe you saw a person put glass in their mouth and they started chewing it? Chances are it was edible sugar glass. It looks like glass, behaves like glass, but it is candy! Jump to Recipe I promise you will have so much fun with this edible sugar glass recipe.
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