Rock Candy

DIRECTIONS

• * Candy flavoring is carried by a lot of grocery stores, near the baking aisle with candy-making and cake decorating supplies.
• Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan.
• Remove from heat; add 3 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved.
• Slowly add the remaining sugar, reheating the water if necessary.
• When all the sugar is dissolved, pour the mixture into 3 heat proof jars or glasses.
• Stir 3 drops of liquid food coloring and 1/2 teaspooon candy flavoring into each jar.
• Tie each length of string around a pencil.
• Lay one string on top of each jar so the strings hang down into the liquid.
• Crystals will begin to form in 1 hour, and continue to solidify for several days.
• If a layer forms on the surface of the jar, break it.
• When liquid completely evaporates, candy is ready.