Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2008

As a kid my brother and I made this all the time. We used a piece of string (or a few pieces of string to make more) and I don't remember ever covering it. We never measured how much sugar... just poured some in.. maybe a quarter c/jar.. and we never got mold. The string started getting crystals after just a few days but we left them in longer to make them bigger. This recipe is a lot of fun, but I htink it just needs more sugar!

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YoungHungryFoolsInLove

	Cooking Level: Beginning Home Town: Cottage Grove, Minnesota, USA
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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2007

I would give this zero stars if I could. Rock candy is supposed to be a supersaturated solution when you mix the sugar and water together. That means you should have more sugar than water not equal amounts of both. Of course, when you leave sugar water out it feeds bacteria, just like if you would leave meat out. The main thing is to try to make sure everything is as sanitized as possible and go for a recipe that has a sugar:water ratio of 2:1.

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GELLEBRAY

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Living In: Conroe, Texas, USA
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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

EVERYBODY! If you get moldy water, try these things: Instead of a skewer, use cotton string or dental floss. Cover jar with something lighter. Use the ratio 2 Cups Sugar to 1 Cup Water. If you try any of these things, and they work, post it here!

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LinkMaster03


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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2006

Recipes does not work! After following everything all I got was moldy water. Do not count on this recipe!

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Steve C.

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2005

This was the first thing that I'd ever "cooked" by myself - it was done as one of my first science projects in the late 70's. It works just as well 30 years later. =) Flavoring oils really do enhance the experience now, though. I *love* this in orange and vanilla flavors... definitely use a light cloth over the top of the jar, cheesecloth works best. A very fond memory revisited. Thanks for the reminder. =)

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Cathalain

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2005

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2005

this recipe for rock candy is not good at all. it doesn't even work. i did every thing it said to do. if i were you don't count on this recipe working when you are planning a party or something.

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Matt


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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2004

Made this for work and it was a huge hit at christmas time.

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Taffy

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2004

*****READ THIS REVIEW FIRST***** THE RATIO OF WATER TO SUGAR IS INCORRECT.. THATS WHY MANY GOT MOLDY CANDY. THE RATION IS 4 CUPS SUGAR TO 2 CUPS WATER. I USED SQUARE TUPPERWARE CONTAINER... NO LID-- JUST LOOSE CHEESECLOTH OR FOIL. DO NOT MOVE CONTAINER.. WAIT ONE WEEK. JUST FINE...HOPE THIS HELPS

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JOSHJETMOM


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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2004

Moldy water here. I read the reviews first and thought for sure I could figure out how to make it work. Nope!

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2004

Great tasting!!! i enjoyed creating Rock Candy!

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2003

Recipe worked rather nicely, and the addition of just a touch of candy flavoring oils was great. **IF you're getting moldy water, try using a lighter weight cloth over your bottle. Whatever rag used was too heavy to let the water evaporate right. Cheese cloth works best!

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NORTHERN RAINE


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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2003

I got moldy water, too. :-(

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2003

This was an interesting project for the young kids to watch take place. I added a little foor coloring to make them more fun.

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2003

I want to try this recipe but I am not sure of how to get 24 servings with just 1 skewer. We have a big Christmas with alot of kids & I always make alot of treats for them to snack on I make candy cookies & popcorn & more I thought this might be a nice addition. If someone can help me please let me know.

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2003

my kids and i loved them! although it did take long for them to develope, good thinhs come to those who wait! i used orange for two, and a little vanilla for the others. GREAT!

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2003

This recipe left me with nothing but dissappointment and 6 cups of sugar & water down the drain. i had my hopes to atleast see some crystals growing and after a week there was mold. The person that wrote this recipe obviously needed to add every detail, that worked for her, i wish she would rewrite her recipe or just delete it. Next time i will read the reviews.

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2003

Recipe didn't work for me...I'm going to try again though and use more sugar. I don't think there was quite enough to "super-saturate" the water. I'll use more sugar and heat it longer than I did the first time.

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