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Scroll down to get the recipe for this fun Strawberries and Cream Rock Candy.

The dreaded sweet tooth.

It always sneaks up when you least expect it.

If you’re anything like me, you can go all day without ever even thinking of indulging in something sweet. But as soon as the sun goes down, it’s like the sweet tooth kicks in to overdrive and the only thing you can think of is something sweet.

I’m not picky when it comes to sweets, most days. I mean, in general I try to stay away from them, but some days I have no other choice but to submit to the cravings of my sweet tooth.

The force is strong with that one, you know!

Just me?

I’m assuming I’m not alone since the candy industry makes about $33.6 billion in sales each year. Woah! Obviously we are eating more candy than I thought.

Making Rock Candy is kind of like a chemistry lesson right in your own kitchen. It’s fun to make with the kids, just make sure they are older and can listen very carefully to instructions.

If you don’t have a candy thermometer, get one! Hard crack is very hard to reach with just testing the sugar in water. They’re pretty inexpensive, too. You’ll also need a jelly roll pan if you don’t already have one.

But let’s get to the Strawberries and Cream Rock Candy recipe. That’s why you came here!

Strawberries and Cream Rock Candy

Yield: 1 batch

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Put science to work at home and make this Strawberries and Cream Rock Candy.

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups granulated white sugar
1 cup Karo Light Syrup
1 cup water
1 dram Strawberry Flavor Oil
1 dram Cream Soda Flavor Oil (or Cream Cheese oil
food coloring (optional)

Special Equipment Needed:

A candy thermometer

Instructions

Line a 9 x 13 jelly roll pan with parchment paper; set aside.
Combine sugar, syrup and water in medium saucepan on medium/high heat. Let mixture come to a boil WITHOUT STIRRING until the temperature on the thermometer reads 302 degrees F, which can take up to 45 minutes depending on your stove/range. Remove from heat.
Add the strawberry and the cream flavors to the mixture and stir. Note: be careful not to have your face near the mixture because it steams upward when you add flavor. This is totally normal. Add food coloring at this stage too if you desire all over color. (If you want a swirled effect, see below)
Pour mixture into prepared pan, and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cover with a piece of parchment paper and use a heavy, firm object to break apart the candy.

To get the swirled effect:

Don’t add color with the flavors; instead take the color and squeeze drops randomly over the mixture right after you pour it in the pan. Take a knife and drag it across the top to push the color around.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 4096Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 40gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 643mgCarbohydrates: 943gFiber: 0gSugar: 907gProtein: 2g

If chemistry isn’t your thing, I still think you would enjoy making this Strawberries and Cream Rock Candy!

It would make a great Valentine’s Day gift. Just purchase some little cellophane bags, put a few pieces in there, and tie with a cute ribbon or twine. Super cute and super easy!

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Want more Rock Candy? Check out this Christmas Rock Candy recipe.

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Colleen Lanin says
January 20, 2017 at 1:41 pm
That sounds yummy, and it looks totally adorable. I need to make this with the kids. I think they’d love helping.
Pam Wattenbarger says
January 20, 2017 at 5:51 pm
This sounds really good! I love that the color is perfect for Valentine’s Day. I like making treats for the holidays.
Meagan says
January 20, 2017 at 5:52 pm
This sounds so delicious. These would be fun for a Valentine’s Science day.
mitch says
January 20, 2017 at 6:24 pm
I love rock candy! I never knew I could it make it myself, let alone flavor it like this! Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Meagen Brosius says
January 20, 2017 at 6:40 pm
What a great idea. I’m known to have a crazy sweet tooth!
Dawn McAlexander says
January 20, 2017 at 8:09 pm
That looks so pretty! I bet it’s delicious too. I can’t say that I have ever tried rock candy before. No time like the present to start!
Theresa says
January 20, 2017 at 8:53 pm
I always get a sweet tooth in the evenings too. This rock candy sounds like a yummy way to indulge that craving!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
January 21, 2017 at 7:07 am
This looks so fun! I love the festive color, perfect for Valentine’s Day treat!
Rosey says
January 21, 2017 at 7:16 am
I’ve never made rock candy. This is awesome for a special holiday treat!!
Sapana V says
January 21, 2017 at 11:28 am
These candies look delicious and mouth-watering. I will love to try these rock candies.
Tess says
January 21, 2017 at 5:19 pm
I love rock candy! I would love to make some and this sounds yummy!
Louise says
January 21, 2017 at 5:25 pm
I’ve always wanted to attempt making rock candy. The kids love it when we find it at amusement parks.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
January 22, 2017 at 7:41 am
My mom would love this strawberry and cream rock candy! She loves anything strawberry and I know she’ll love this homemade candy. Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to make a huge batch of this to share at work and bring some to my mom.
Our Family World says
January 22, 2017 at 9:11 am
it looks very sweet candy! kids will love this! bookmarked this page for the future reference of the recipe! thanks for sharing
Dana Valento says
January 22, 2017 at 9:40 am
I like this idea of strawberries and cream rock candy! very interesting to try! looks like it so easy and affordable to prepare!
Amanda Love says
January 25, 2017 at 1:42 am
This one’s not that difficult to make and it would be nice to make this with the kids! I love the flavor that you chose as well! How awesome!

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