๐ฌ Homemade Pop Rocks Recipe : Fizzy, Crackling, Sweet & A Fun Science-Inspired Candy You Can Make at Home!
Ingredients:
(Makes about 1 cup of candy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp citric acid (for fizz and tang)
- Optional: a few drops of flavouring (strawberry, cherry, etc.)
- Optional: a few drops of food colouring
- Optional science twist: crushed dry ice pellets (optional for real COโ effect โ see safety note)
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๐จโ๐ณ Directions:
Step 1: Prepare Your Surface
1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Grease it lightly with oil or non-stick spray.
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Step 2: Make the Candy Syrup
1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat.
2. Stir until sugar dissolves, then insert a candy thermometer.
3. Without stirring, cook until the mixture reaches 300ยฐF (149ยฐC) โ the hard crack stage.
4. Immediately remove from heat.
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Step 3: Flavour & Add Fizz
1. Quickly stir in citric acid, baking soda, flavouring, and food colouring.
2. The baking soda will make it bubble slightly โ thatโs the airy fizz reaction!
3. Pour the mixture onto your prepared tray and spread thin.
4. Let it cool and harden completely.
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Step 4: Crush Into Rocks
1. Once cooled, break the candy into small shards or pulse in a food processor for tiny crystals.
2. Store in an airtight container with a packet of silica gel or dry rice to keep dry.
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๐กTips:
- Citric acid gives the sour crackle โ donโt skip it!
- Use real flavour extracts for bold taste (try raspberry, lemon, watermelon).
- Want more fizz? Try this science bonus:
- SAFETY NOTE: If using dry ice for a science experiment, you can combine it with melted candy in a well-ventilated area, using gloves and goggles. Never eat dry ice directly โ only if itโs fully sublimated and safely infused.