SEA GLASS CANDY2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/4 to 1 teaspoon flavoring oil*
liquid or paste food coloring
confectioner's sugar (for dusting)
Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Place on a wire cooling rack.
Stir sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat just until sugar dissolves. Without stirring, boil until candy thermometer registers 300 to 310 degrees F (or test by dropping small amount into ice water; syrup should separate into threads that are hard and brittle). Immediately remove from heat and wait a minute or two for boiling to stop.
With a wooden spoon, stir in flavoring oil and food color until blended. Immediately pour into prepared cookie sheet. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Lightly dust slab of candy on both sides with confectioners' sugar, brushing off excess sugar. Break into small pieces. Store airtight.
*Flavoring oils are available at most cake and baking-supply stores.
Source: Magazine recipe clipping:
Woman's Day November 1, 1994