Rock Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve sugar in water.
2. 2
   Cook without stirring to 247 - 252 degrees (125 C.).
3. 3
   Pour syrup into pie pan.
4. 4
   It should reach a level about 3/4 of an inch above the strings.
5. 5
   Cover the surface with a piece of foil.
6. 6
   Watch and wait.
7. 7
   It sometimes takes a week to crystallize.
8. 8
   Lift the laced pan out.
9. 9
   Cut the strings and dislodge the rock candy.
10. 10
    Rinse quickly in cold water and put on racks in a very low oven to dry.