Rock Candy - white sugar

Method

• Put first 4 ingredients into a 4-quart saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar.
• Bring to a boil on high.
• Put candy thermometer into mixture, reduce temperature to medium-high and cook until 300° registers on the thermometer.
• Remove from heat; add flavoring and food color.
• Stir to distribute color.* Have prepared a jelly roll type pan (with sides).
• Pour onto powdered sugar that has been sifted over the bottom of pan.
• Allow to cool slightly and, with scissors, cut pieces into a bowl of powdered sugar.
• When cool, remove excess sugar from candy and store.