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Banana Hard Candy Recipe
Dolce Flav
70
10 minutes
20 minutes
Oil Soluble Banana Flavoring
To make this old-fashioned banana hard candy, you'll heat sugar, corn syrup, and water until they reach the hard-crack stage. Once removed from heat, you’ll stir in Banana Flavoring and optional coloring, then quickly pour the hot candy syrup onto a baking sheet or into molds. After the candy cools and hardens, it can be broken into pieces or popped out of molds before dusting lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. The result is a batch of crystal-clear, vibrant banana hard candy with a long-lasting fruity flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- 1–2 teaspoons Banana Flavoring / Banana Candy Flavoring
- Optional: 2–3 drops yellow food coloring
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiling candy molds. Hard candy sets fast, so be ready before cooking.
Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a large heavy-bottom saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Insert a candy thermometer and cook until the syrup reaches 300°F (149°C), the hard-crack stage.
Remove the pot from heat immediately to prevent burning.
Add the Banana Flavoring and optional yellow food coloring. Stir gently but quickly—hot candy cools rapidly.
Pour the hot candy syrup onto the prepared baking sheet or into candy molds. If using a sheet, tilt slightly for even spreading.
Allow the candy to cool fully, about 20–30 minutes, until completely hardened.
Break the sheet candy into pieces using a knife or mallet, or simply pop molded candies out.
Dust lightly with powdered sugar to prevent pieces from sticking together.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep the hard candy crisp and fresh.