Old Fashioned Rock Candy

This has been a favorite during the holiday season for many years. It's beautiful made in many colors and flavors.

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups white Karo syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon flavoring oil*
• Desired gel or paste food coloring
• Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Have a greased 9 inch square dish ready.
2. Bring sugar, syrup and water to 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
3. Add flavoring and desired food color.
4. Pour into prepared dish, let cool, then break into pieces. At this point you can toss them in confectioner's sugar, if desired.

Notes

* Make sure that you use flavoring oil, NOT extract.