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Homemade Blue Raspberry Hard Candy Recipe
Dolce Flav
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Category
Oil Soluble Blue Raspberry Flavoring
Author:
Dolce Flav
Servings
25
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
These Homemade Blue Raspberry Hard Candies are bright, fruity, and perfectly sweet with a nostalgic blue raspberry flavor. Using blue raspberry extract, sugar, and corn syrup, you can create colorful, glossy candies that are crunchy and long-lasting. This simple stovetop candy recipe is perfect for parties, gifts, or just indulging in a homemade treat. The candies are easy to shape using molds or by cutting strips, and they provide the same tangy-sweet flavor as your favorite store-bought blue raspberry treats.
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2/3 cup light corn syrup
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring/extract
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5–10 drops blue food coloring
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Optional: sanding sugar for coating
Directions
Prepare Molds: Lightly grease candy molds or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until sugar dissolves.
Boil Candy: Place over medium heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature until it reaches 300°F (149°C), the hard crack stage.
Add Flavoring and Color: Remove from heat and carefully stir in blue raspberry extract and blue food coloring. Work quickly to prevent setting.
Pour Candy: Pour hot candy into prepared molds or onto parchment paper. If using a sheet, allow to cool slightly and cut into strips or break into pieces.
Cool Completely: Allow candies to cool and harden at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Optional Coating: Roll candies in sanding sugar for extra sparkle and texture.
Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Note
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I use liquid glucose instead of corn syrup?
Yes — liquid glucose works similarly to prevent crystallization.
2. Can I make sugar-free hard candy?
Yes — use a sugar substitute suitable for candy-making, but texture may differ.
3. Can I make lollipops with this recipe?
Yes — insert sticks into molds before candy sets.
4. How do I prevent candy from sticking?
Use lightly greased molds or parchment paper, and store in a dry, airtight container.
5. Can I adjust the blue raspberry flavor?
Yes — add more extract for a stronger flavor, up to 1 ½ teaspoons.
6. Can I use fresh or frozen blueberries instead of extract?
No — extracts provide concentrated flavor without adding extra water that can affect the candy texture.
7. How do I make the candy shiny?
Cook to the correct temperature (hard crack stage) and avoid stirring while boiling.
8. Can I make colored layers or swirls?
Yes — pour different colored batches side by side and swirl gently before cooling.
9. Can I add sour powder for a tangy version?
Yes — dust with citric acid or sour sanding sugar after molding.
10. Can I melt and reshape leftover candy?
Yes — carefully reheat over low heat to soften, then pour into molds again.