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Are you ready to take your gingerbread house to the next level? No gingerbread house is complete without candy decorations! With a little creativity and a lot of sugar, you can create a sweet wonderland that will impress all your friends and family. In this article, we’ll show you how to make your own candy for gingerbread house and take your holiday treat to the next level.
Ingredient
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Candy flavoring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
- Bring mixture to a boil without stirring. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. When the mixture reaches 300°F, remove from heat.
- Stir in food coloring and flavoring (if using).
- Working quickly, pour mixture into candy molds or onto a silicone mat. Allow to cool and harden completely, then remove from molds or break into pieces.
- Use your homemade candy to decorate your gingerbread house, cupcakes, or any other holiday treats you desire!
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 piece of candy
Calories: 65
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrates: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 17g
Protein: 0g
Cooking Time
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Candy molds or silicone mat
Serving Suggestions
Use your homemade candy to decorate your gingerbread house, cupcakes, or any other holiday treats you desire!
Variations
Add different food coloring or flavoring to create a variety of different candies. Try making peppermint candy with peppermint flavoring and red food coloring, or lemon candy with lemon flavoring and yellow food coloring.
Substitutions
You can substitute corn syrup with honey or maple syrup if you prefer. Keep in mind that this will change the flavor of the candy slightly.
Storage
Store your homemade candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
- Be sure to work quickly when pouring the candy mixture into molds or onto a silicone mat. It will harden quickly!
- Use caution when working with hot sugar. It can cause serious burns.
- Don’t have candy molds? Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes instead.
Notes
Be sure to use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the sugar mixture. If it doesn’t reach 300°F, the candy will not harden properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this candy recipe for other treats?
Absolutely! This candy recipe can be used to decorate any holiday treat.
Can I make this candy recipe without a candy thermometer?
No, a candy thermometer is necessary to ensure that the candy reaches the correct temperature to harden properly.
Can I use natural food coloring and flavoring?
Yes, you can use natural food coloring and flavoring if you prefer.
Personal Thoughts
Creating your own candy for gingerbread house is a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday treats. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a variety of different candies to decorate your gingerbread house, cupcakes, and more. The possibilities are endless! So why not give it a try and see what kind of sweet wonderland you can create?