Description
Learn how to make your own homemade Pop Rocks with this simple and fun recipe. These fizzy candies are bursting with flavor and popping sensation, perfect for a sweet and exciting treat!
Ingredients
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Sugar Mixture:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
Flavoring and Popping:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp flavored extract (such as raspberry, orange, or cherry)
- Few drops of food coloring (optional)
- 1/4–1/2 tsp citric acid
- 1/4–1/2 tsp baking soda (for the popping effect)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Sugar Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Cook Candy: Attach a candy thermometer and heat to 300°F. Remove from heat, add extract, food coloring, baking soda, and citric acid. Pour onto baking sheet.
- Cool and Break: Let candy cool, then break into pieces. For extra fizz, toss in powdered sugar and more citric acid and baking soda mixture.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Humidity can reduce popping effect.
- Use citric acid sparingly for desired tartness.
- Be cautious with hot sugar—wear gloves if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
