SUGARCRYSTALS RECIPES

Steps:

• STEP 1 – Prepare everything you need by starting with the jars and seed crystals.
• Wash the jars and rinse with hot water.
• Cut 8 skewers slightly taller than the height of the jars. Make sure they are clean before you wet and roll or dip them in sugar. Place it on a plate to dry.
• STEP 2 – Put the water and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar is not crystallizing on the sides of the pot or that you don’t burn the sugar.
• STEP 3 – Place the candy thermometer and wait for the temperature to reach 230 degrees Fahrenheit (or 110 degrees Celcius) . This should be an accurate temperature because boiling it for less will make the sugar crystals form longer; boiling it too much will make the sugar crystalize even before you put in the seed sticks.
• QUICK TIP: Make sure the thermometer doesn’t touch the bottom of the pot to ensure accurate temperature reading. This is the most accurate thermometer I’ve found at a reasonable price. It’s the only one I use and recommend.
• If the sugar starts to bubble up too much, reduce the heat to medium. Boil for a few more minutes until the mixture becomes thicker and clearer.
• STEP 4 – Once you reach the desired temperature, remove the pot from the heat, and wait for the temperature to reach 220 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the flavoring and coloring.
• STEP 5 – WARNING: Adult supervision needed! 
• STEP 6 – Transfer the mixture to the jars – 2 jars per flavor.
• STEP 7 – Make a bridge on top of the jar using the remaining wooden skewers. Put in the seed stick in the middle and ensure to keep a 1-inch gap from the bottom of the jar. Clip the seed stick to the bridge using a clothespin.
• STEP 8 – Leave the jars for 4 hours, away from direct sunlight. Don’t let it sit longer or else the crystals might start growing at the sides and bottom of the jar.
• STEP 9 – After 4 hours, remove the sticks and let the crystals dry for a few minutes.

Steps:

• Place sugar into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Drip the food coloring onto the sugar, close the lid, and shake vigorously for about 1 minute. Adjust color with additional food coloring and repeat if the color is too light.