Swedish Hard Candy

Swedish Hard Candy is a delightful homemade treat that combines simplicity and nostalgia with a bit of kitchen chemistry! Perfect for gifting, holiday celebrations, or satisfying your own sweet tooth, this recipe delivers dazzling shards of flavorful candy that are as visually striking as they are delicious. Made with granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water, the boiled mixture reaches the "hard crack stage," ensuring the iconic crunch of traditional hard candy. Customize the candy with your favorite flavoring extracts—peppermint for a festive touch or fruity raspberry and zesty lemon for a vibrant twist—and add food coloring for pops of irresistible color. Dusted with powdered sugar for a delicate finish, these bite-sized pieces are easily stored and enjoyed for days. With just 35 minutes of prep and cook time, this recipe invites you to create homemade confectionery magic with ease. Keywords: Swedish hard candy recipe, homemade hard candy, flavored candy, easy candy recipes, holiday candy ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Light corn syrup
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Flavoring extract (e.g., peppermint, raspberry, or lemon)
• 2 drops Food coloring (optional)
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and lightly dusting it with powdered sugar. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and increase the heat to medium-high. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, ensuring it doesn’t touch the bottom.

Step 5

Boil the sugar mixture until it reaches 300°F (150°C), known as the hard crack stage. This step should take about 20–25 minutes. Carefully monitor the temperature to avoid overcooking.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately and let it sit for about 30 seconds until the bubbling subsides.

Step 7

Quickly stir in your desired flavoring extract and food coloring, if using.

Step 8

Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow it to spread naturally or use a heatproof spatula to help it spread to your preferred thickness.

Step 9

Let the candy cool completely, about 10–15 minutes, until it’s hardened.

Step 10

Once the candy is hardened, use a mallet or the back of a heavy spoon to break it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 11

Dust the candy pieces lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Step 12

Store the hard candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(435.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1655.8

Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 431.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 431.4g
Protein 0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 0mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 0.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%