Description
Northern Lights Candy Glow is a vibrant and fun treat that combines colorful candy with a glowing effect, perfect for parties, celebrations, or as a sweet homemade gift. Light up the night with this unique, glow-in-the-dark candy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon tonic water (for glowing effect)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- Cook the Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil for 5-7 minutes without stirring, until it reaches the hard crack stage (around 300°F or 150°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Add the Baking Soda and Citric Acid: Once the syrup reaches the hard crack stage, remove it from the heat. Stir in the baking soda and citric acid. The mixture will bubble up, so be cautious.
- Add the Flavors and Colors: Divide the syrup into separate bowls. In each bowl, add a few drops of food coloring (one color per bowl) and a teaspoon of tonic water to make it glow. Stir to combine.
- Pour the Candy: Quickly pour each colored syrup onto the prepared baking sheet, forming different sections of candy in each color. Let the candy cool and harden at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
- Break into Pieces: Once the candy has hardened, break it into pieces and store in an airtight container. The candy will glow when exposed to UV light or when tonic water is in contact with it.
Notes
- Be very careful when working with hot sugar syrup, as it can cause burns. Always use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- For a more intense glow, you can increase the amount of tonic water used.
- This candy is best enjoyed under UV or black light for the glowing effect.
- You can store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g