For pale sea glass, use the tiniest amount of food coloring, as a little can go a long way. The sugar has a slightly yellow cast to it before coloring, so keep that in mind when choosing your color.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- Blue or teal gel food coloring
- Cooking spray
How to Make It
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or a silpat mat. If using parchment paper, spray the paper generously with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place a pot over medium heat, and add the granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Stir with a rubber spatula until everything is melted and combined.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, and attach a candy thermometer to the pot. Heat the sugar until it reaches 300°F, stirring occasionally. Add a small drop of the blue or teal food coloring and mix well. When the mixture reaches 310°F, remove from the heat and mix until it stops bubbling.
- Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and allow the candy to cool completely.
- Smash the candy into smaller pieces with your hands, a small hammer, or the back of a spoon. It might be sharp, so be careful! Transfer the candy to a resealable bag and toss it a few times, to dull any edges and give the candy the soft, smooth look of sea glass.
- Pour into your desired dish and enjoy!
