Step 1

Lay molds on flat surface.

Step 2

Lubricate lightly by brushing with olive oil.

Step 3

Use clamps or heavy rubber bands to secure mold halves together.

Step 4

Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a sauce pan large enough to allow boiling of the syrup.

Step 5

Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, without touching the pan's bottom. Stir to get sugar dissolved and to prevent scorching stopping the stirring once the mixture comes to a boil.

Step 6

DO NOT STIR and bring the mixture up to 260F degrees.

Step 7

At this point, add several drops of candy colorant, if desired. Still DO NOT STIR. Boiling will distribute the colorant naturally. (Stirring at any point in the process can cloud the candy.) Adding no color will make yellow candy.

Step 8

Bring up to 300F degrees.

Step 9

Remove from heat. - CAUTION - The mixture is EXTREMELY HOT! Handle with utmost care!!

Step 10

CAREFULLY pour into molds that have been prepared ahead. TIP: Sit the molds on a baking sheet with low sides to catch and drips, spills, or overflow of the hot syrup..

Step 11

Remove from molds when the candy gets hard by removing the bands holding the mold pieces together and using the tip of a knife to loosen the candy if necessary. it does not take long for the candy to harden; from a few minutes up depending on the size of the mold.

Step 12

Wipe off any excess olive oil with a lint free cotton kitchen towel..

Step 13

Trim any sharp edges with a rasp or knife.