Bubble Sugar
Bubble sugar is a simple, elegant cooked sugar decoration perfect for enhancing cakes, cupcakes, and various pastries.
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Instructions
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Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Insert a candy thermometer and cook the mixture to 315 degrees F.
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Crumple a piece of parchment paper, then smooth it onto a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring some wrinkles remain.
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Just before the sugar reaches temperature, pour alcohol or alcohol-based flavoring onto the parchment and spread it evenly.
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Remove the 315-degree sugar from heat and remove the candy thermometer.
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Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring, stirring briefly for swirls or until fully incorporated.
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Tilt the baking sheet and carefully pour the sugar syrup onto the top of the parchment, allowing it to run down and bubble.
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Allow the bubble sugar to cool completely and undisturbed until fully set.
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Carefully peel the parchment from the sugar and break it into small pieces for decoration.