Homemade Pop Rocks
Create your own delightful and fizzy Homemade Pop Rocks with customizable flavors for a fun and nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup Can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 tbsp flavored extract (like cherry, grape, or lemon) Customize your flavor choice.
- 1/4 tsp citric acid Optional for extra fizz.
- Food coloring Optional for color.
Materials
- Candy thermometer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cooking
- In a medium saucepan, mix sugar and corn syrup on low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Use a candy thermometer to heat the mixture to 300°F (hard crack stage). Watch for bubbling; the color should change slightly.
- Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda, citric acid, and flavored extract. Add food coloring if desired. The mixture will bubble and expand.
- Carefully pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out with a spatula to your desired thickness.
Cooling
- Allow the candy to cool completely, then break into small pieces.
- For best results, let them air dry for 24 hours to retain their fizz.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different extracts for flavors. Consider adding crushed candies or sprinkles for texture.