Create the perfect foundation for your holiday masterpiece with this simple yet effective recipe for Melted Sugar Glue, the ultimate edible adhesive for candy houses and gingerbread creations! Made with just one ingredient—granulated sugar—this quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary sugar into a smooth, amber-hued syrup that solidifies into a rock-solid bond. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a food-safe "glue" that dries fast and holds strong, making it ideal for crafting intricate candy structures. The recipe uses a straightforward stovetop technique, with tips to re-melt the sugar if needed, ensuring a stress-free building experience. Whether you're piecing together walls of gingerbread or adding decorative candy details, this melted sugar glue is your go-to solution for a sturdy—and sweet—foundation.
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Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and pour in the granulated sugar.
Stir the sugar continuously with a heat-proof spoon or silicone spatula as it heats up to prevent burning. The sugar will gradually melt into a golden liquid.
Once all the sugar crystals have dissolved and it reaches a smooth, amber color, immediately reduce the heat to low to keep it warm and workable.
Carefully use the melted sugar as glue for assembling your candy or gingerbread house. Dip or lightly coat the edges of the candy pieces before pressing them together.
Work quickly, as the sugar will harden as it cools. If it becomes too stiff, you can gently reheat it over low heat to remelt.
Allow the joined pieces of your house to set for a few minutes as the sugar hardens into a strong bond. Be cautious, as the melted sugar can be very hot.
Serving size | (200g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 761.9 |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 200g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 200g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 0mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 0% |
Potassium 0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories