CANDY GEMS
Any extract, such as orange or almond, can be used in place of cinnamon. Present to your Valentine in a handmade jewelry box.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 2 tablespoons corn syrup to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat until syrup registers 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon extract and 1 or 2 drops food coloring using a rubber spatula. (Mixture will steam and bubble when liquid is added, so be careful.) Transfer mixture to a liquid measuring cup, and let the bubbles settle slightly, about 15 seconds.
- Slowly pour mixture into gem candy molds just below the top. Let cool until candies harden, about 30 minutes. Remove candies from molds. Repeat with remaining 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon extract, and 1 or 2 drops food coloring (same color as first batch).
- Let second batch cool slightly, about 3 minutes. Top with first batch of hardened candies, flat sides together, matching sizes and shapes. Let harden and cool completely before removing from molds.
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Chandra Pathak
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these candy gems were so easy to make. I was really impressed with how they turned out.
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[email protected]These candy gems were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and fun to decorate.
Kabuye Sharif
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my candy gems turned out perfect! They were so sparkly and colorful. I can't wait to make them again.
Nadim Chowdhury
[email protected]These candy gems were so easy to make! I used different colors of sugar to make them festive for a party. They were a big hit!
Yuri Rios
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the sugar to crystallize, but I eventually got it right. The candy gems were beautiful and delicious!
Nick Brown
[email protected]These candy gems were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and fun to decorate.
Let's Go To Sajid
[email protected]I made these candy gems for my kids' Easter baskets. They were so excited to see them! They loved the way they looked and tasted.
wadzanai makanda
[email protected]I used this recipe to make candy gems for my wedding. They were a big hit with my guests. They were so elegant and delicious.
Ashik Rana
[email protected]These candy gems were a little bit tricky to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so beautiful and delicious!
Judy Price
[email protected]I made these candy gems for my granddaughter's birthday party. They were a huge hit! She and her friends loved them.
Gourav Choudhary
[email protected]These candy gems were the perfect addition to my candy buffet. They were so sparkly and colorful, and they tasted great too!
Robin_hulk Smash
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these candy gems were so easy to make. I was really impressed with how they turned out.
Fahd Khan
[email protected]These candy gems were so much fun to make! I used different colors and shapes of sprinkles to make them unique. They were a big hit at my party.
Ahtsham Gull
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the sugar to crystallize, but I eventually got it right. The candy gems were beautiful and delicious!
Sonu Khan
[email protected]These candy gems were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and fun to decorate.
Chrissy Gaylords
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my candy gems turned out perfect! They were so sparkly and colorful. I can't wait to make them again.
jonathan smith
[email protected]These candy gems were delicious and so easy to make! I used different colors of sugar to make them festive for a party. They were a big hit!
Bunmi Ajulo
[email protected]I made these candy gems for my friends and they loved them! They were so impressed that I made them myself. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
Prince verdugo Sharps
[email protected]These candy gems were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. I will definitely be making these again.