How do I make winter icicle candy?

Chill out this winter with our delightful Winter Icicle Candy recipe! Add a touch of magic to your tastebuds and enjoy the frosty sweetness.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Winter Icicle Candy. Items include: granulated sugar water corn syrup peppermint extract blue food coloring

granulated sugar 2 cups
water 1/2 cup
corn syrup 1/2 cup
peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon
blue food coloring a few drops

Take note
Please be cautious when working with hot sugar syrup as it can cause severe burns. Make sure to handle it safely and keep children away from the hot mixture.

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all the necessary ingredients for Winter Icicle Candy. You will need 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract, and blue food coloring.

2

Make the Sugar Syrup

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Once it starts boiling, stop stirring and let the mixture reach a temperature of 310°F (155°C) on a candy thermometer. This will take about 10-15 minutes.

3

Add Flavor and Color

Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the peppermint extract. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up a bit. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and stir until well combined.

4

Shape the Icicles

Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spoon or a candy dropper, drop small amounts of the sugar mixture onto the parchment paper in thin, icicle-like shapes. Work quickly as the mixture will start to harden as it cools.

5

Let Them Cool

Allow the icicles to cool completely at room temperature. This will take about 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, carefully remove them from the parchment paper.