The licker is a type of candy made with sugar, lemon juice, and water. The basic ingredients include the combination of sugar, corn syrup, and water, and generally, it is called sugar water jelly that has a sweet filling on one side. It’s easy and fun to make your own homemade slime lickers.
The licker is a type of candy made with sugar, lemon juice, and water. The basic ingredients include the combination of sugar, corn syrup, and water, and generally, it is called sugar water jelly that has a sweet filling on one side. It’s easy and fun to make your own homemade slime lickers.
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Add equal amounts of cream and gelatin to a pan
- Add equal amounts of cream and gelatin to a pan. For this recipe, you’ll be using the same amount of cream and gelatin. In this case, we’re using about 1 cup (240 ml) of each ingredient. A cup is equal to 8 fluid ounces (240 ml). Be sure to use cold ingredients for best results.
- Add water and sugar to the pan. Next, add ¼ cup (60 ml) of water and ½ cup (100 g) of sugar to the pan. Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. At this point, allow the mixture to boil for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the boiling mixture from heat. Carefully remove the pan from the stovetop once it’s boiled for 2 minutes. Transfer the liquid into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour your candy into molds and let it sit overnight. Allow your candy plenty of time to set up in your molds before removing it or serving it to yourself or others
Mix the ingredients until they are smooth and thoroughly combined
Making slime licker candy is a fun, inexpensive way to save money on your next candy purchase. It’s also a great way to spend time with your kids while they are in school.You can make slime licker candy at home by mixing a few simple ingredients together. Here is how to make slime licker candy at home:
- Mix the ingredients until they are smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Place the mixture into a plastic baggie.
- Seal the baggie tightly and squeeze until the candy is well mixed.
- Pour your slime into an empty container (like an empty ice cream container) or mold it into whatever shape you want it to be in.
Now that you know how to make slime licker candy, it’s time to get started!
Heat the mixture slowly, stirring constantly
- Take a large pan, pour the sugar in it and keep it on medium flame. Keep stirring so that the sugar melts evenly. Once the sugar melts completely, add water to it. Stir continuously at this stage too to avoid lumps from forming.
- When the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture starts boiling, place a candy thermometer in it and let it boil till it reaches about 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add some more water to the pan and let it boil again till the temperature reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in powdered gelatin as per package instructions.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased pan and spread it evenly with a spatula or knife. Let it cool down for around 10 minutes before cutting into desired shapes with cookie cutters or a sharp knife.
Pour the mixture into small molds and let it cool
Make the syrup
- Measure out all of the ingredients.
- Put the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and turn on medium heat.
- Stir constantly until it reaches 300 F (150 C).
Pour into molds
- Pour the mixture into small molds and let it cool.
- Pop them out:
- Pop them out when they’re ready
Remove the candy from the molds and wrap them in plastic wrap
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 4 minutes. Once the mixture begins to boil, stop stirring and let it continue boiling until the temperature reaches 250°F (121°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat as soon as it reaches 250°F/121°C.
- Add 1 tbsp of water and 1 drop of green food coloring to each mold, then swirl a toothpick around the inside of each mold to coat thoroughly with color (Image 1). Set aside.
- Add 2 drops of blue food coloring to the candy mixture and stir well (Image 2). Pour candy into molds (Image 3).
- Let cool at room temperature for 5 minutes, then transfer to refrigerator for 30 minutes or until solid.
- Remove the candy from the molds and wrap them in plastic wrap
Conclusion
When you make your own candy, the sky is the limit with regard to ingredients and flavors. You know that it is safe and you can use your unique preferences to help guide the way. Making slime licker candy at home also helps teach kids that they can have fun in the kitchen without endangering themselves, or the family pet
