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Sugar Glass Shards

Sugar Glass Shards add a striking, clear accent to any sweet treat or are a great candy snack on their own!
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Cup Water
  • 3 Cup Corn Syrup
  • Food Coloring optional
  • Flavored Extract optional

Method
 

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a pot and bring to a boil over low to medium heat. The sugar should fully dissolve, and the liquid should run clear.
  2. Bring to 350° Fahrenheit. The mixture should only gain some light color from the beginning of caramelization.
  3. Mix 2-3 drops of food coloring and any desired extracts, optional.
  4. Pour into molds to get a specific shape or onto a silicone lined baking tray if no shape is desired.
  5. Place glass panes into a Ziplock bag, place them on a cutting board, and use a rolling pin or other hard object to smash the glass into shards. Hit sparingly to keep medium to large pieces.

Notes

Dividing the recipe can narrow the range of temperature control and cause the mix to caramelize faster.