HOW TO MAKE ICICLE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl, stir together sugar and corn syrup until well mixed. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir, replace plastic wrap, then microwave for 3 minutes more or until mixture turns a very light golden color.
• Working quickly, stir in food coloring and oil, then pour mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread mixture by moving the baking sheet or with a spatula, until about 1/4-inch thick.
• Spray a sharp knife with nonstick baking spray. Score the candy sheet into long, thin strips (about 3/4-inch wide). Peel each strip and twist. Be extremely careful—the mixture will be hot! Thermal gloves are recommended. If the mixture begins to harden, you can place the baking sheet of candy into an oven preheated to 185° F.
• Once all candy has been twisted, sprinkle with edible pearl dust. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Steps:

• Quarter cucumbers lengthwise.
• Cover the cucumbers with ice water and let stand overnight.
• Drain and pack upright in clean jars.
• Combine the sugar and vinegar with 2 cups of water in a pot.
• Boil for 3 minutes.
• Add the salt.
• Pour over the cucumbers, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
• Close the jars and process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes.