Rock Candy

Directions

1. 1
   In small saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cover and bring to a rolling boil. Remove lid.
3. 3
   Place candy thermometer in pan and cook to 250°.
4. 4
   Add food coloring and continue cooking to 300°.
5. 5
   Remove from heat at 285° to 290° as temperature will continue rising to 300°.
6. 6
   Let cool a few minutes.
7. 7
   Add flavoring oil and cover 5 more minutes. Pour into a buttered 7 x 10-inch pan.
8. 8
   Cut with shears into strips as soon as cool enough to handle.
9. 9
   Then cut into small pieces and dust with confectioners sugar.
10. 10
    This will keep them from sticking together.