I want to show you how to make rock candy, in fact, it's a really yummy FROZEN Ice Inspired Candy that we made to commemorate the release of this new Disney movie!
I have a 7-year-old daughter and she loves all things girly. She loves to dress up, loves the color pink (with purple as a close second) and the more sparkles the better. So when I heard that Disney was releasing another movie soon, FROZEN, I was thrilled! From the previews, it looks like a great movie for both my daughter and son to go see and we are anxiously awaiting its release!
My children have both already seen several previews for this movie and are so excited about it! Because Elsa traps the kingdom in eternal winter, the movie is set mostly in a snowy icy land. And I was so inspired by the ice that I wanted to create an ice-inspired candy!
So I created this: FROZEN Inspired Peppermint Rock Candy! This is not the old-fashioned rock candy on a stick you might be used to.
How to Make Rock Candy with Peppermint Flavoring
Ingredients to make rock candy:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4-5 drops neon blue food coloring
Directions to make rock candy:
- Place sugar, corn syrup and salt in a heavy duty pan with a thick bottom.
- Over low heat, slowly bring mixture to a boil, stirring often.
- Let it boil until it reaches 300 degrees or hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat and add peppermint extract and food coloring. Stir.
- Poor in a parchment lined pan.
- Let cool completely.
- Use your hands or a knife to crack the candy into smaller pieces.
Learning how to make rock candy is quite simple (if you don't count my first attempt during which my candy thermometer was not actually in the liquid so it burned before I realized that it had reached the proper temperature and my whole house smelt like burnt sugar...ew). So. As long as you are sure your candy thermometer is properly IN your candy liquid as you are heating it, and you don't heat it too fast, this is honestly quite simple to make! Promise!
My children both loved this candy and it was really fun to make! The bright blue color reminds me of ice and is just perfect to commemorate FROZEN!
How to clean your pots and pans after making rock candy.
The best way to clean your dishes after creating something like this is to throw everything into the pot you used to create this candy in and boil water! The candy mixture will come right off!
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Kelley Howell
Fun! I love the color of that candy!
Ashley Phipps
Oh thank you so much!! The Neon food coloring colors just make the brightest coolest colors in my opinion!
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear
My daughter really wants that castle!! Fun times!
Ashley Phipps
It is super cute 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Melanie!
Ashley Phipps
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Denise Murtha
Love! Good job! I can't wait to see the movie and I will need to try the rock candy as well in honor of. 🙂
Ashley Phipps
Thanks Denise!! You definitely need to see the movie! It was soooo cute!!
Sara @ Mom Endeavors
How fun is that icy candy?! And, that castle! Your daughter is going to go CRAZY on Christmas morning! Fun!
Ashley Phipps
Thanks so much Sara!! And thanks for stopping by!
Inspire Me Heather
Oh, I'm sure the kids (young and old) just loved that!!
RayLynn
Hey, I'm loving the peppermint ice idea...planning to make it for a party...would you say I should at least double it? How much would you say your recipe yielded?
Ashley Phipps
The photo shows about half of the recipe. So depending on how many attend the party you may need to make more. Enjoy!
hema
Hi dear...your ice candy really inspired me. My girl loves frozen as well. Was wondering how to make the glass look and here it is. By the way, can i know how long does it take for the ice to hardened dear?
Ashley Phipps
It only takes a few minutes to harden like this.
Mama Carmody
This would be a wonderful treat to anyone that loves the movie "Frozen"
Ashley Phipps
Oh thanks so much!
Brie
Looks amazing! Can't wait to make it for all the kids near my place. They would be ecstatic! The only thing I am struggling with is finding a good neon blue. May I ask which food colouring you used? I am a bit hesitant as food colours are not easily available where I am so I would have to order it online. Thank you!
Ashley Phipps
Hi Brie!
I would use something like McCormick Neon food coloring in blue. Go Name Your Link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HERE to see what I mean. (This is an affiliate link, but you won't pay any more and I want you to be able to see what I mean.)
Brie
Thank you so much!
liz
hi - i made the candy and it worked great and tasted great - just the colour didnt work out brilliantly?? once boiled the mixture had changed to light brown then colouring didnt seem to change it at all - turned out a yucky green colour 🙁 any idea why??
Ashley Phipps
My guess is that the candy got too hot. It's important to use a candy thermometer to ensure that the candy only hits the temperature I mentioned. If it goes higher then that, it will start to turn yellow and then when you add the blue food coloring, it does turn a yucky green color. Also, I used a NEON blue food coloring to get the color extra brilliant.
Noelle
Just sharing - I made this once using regular blue food coloring and it came out green. I made it again the next night with neon blue and it came out perfect. Go with neon!
Liz
Looks great but they don't sell corn syrup in the UK, is there something else that works as well?
Bill
I haven't tried this candy, but I have made Turkish delight. (YUM) I encountered the same issue with those recipes.
Instead of the 1/2 cup corn syrup, use a bit more (3/4 cup) regular granulated sugar. It will take longer to reach the right temperature, but the result is the same. Make sure the pot is extra clean, so the sugar doesn't start to crystalize in the pot!
Kim
I use golden syrup - the color is a little off, but it works really well.
Heisenburg
Looks just like the "blue stuff" from Breaking Bad.
Maria
Alternatively, this would make a great Breaking Bad prop for adults.. 🙂
Jenis
Hi! Can I do it without the peppermint flavor? I dont have that but I have vanilla. Would that be strange?
Thank you
Kaelyn
What is the significance of a candy thermometer? I have an instant read meat thermometer... would that work?