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Candy Corn Simple Syrup

Lindsey Neumayer
This recipe for candy corn simple syrup is one of the best ways you can create flavored beverages that will wow (or disgust) your guests during the Halloween season!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 14 ounces
Calories 46 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan
  • 1 glass measuring cup 2 cup capacity
  • 1 fine mesh sieve optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup filtered water

Instructions
 

  • Heat water. Pour 1 cup of water into a 1.5-quart non-reactive saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warmed.
    1 cup filtered water
  • Add candy corn. Add 1 cup of candy corn and reduce the heat to medium-low.
    1 cup candy corn
  • Stir to dissolve. Cook until the candy corn is dissolved, stirring occasionally to keep the candy corn from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Cool. Once the candy corn is melted completely, remove the pan from the burner and allow it to cool slightly, up to 30 minutes.
  • Bottle + store. Pour the mix into a storage bottle. Store your finished candy corn simple syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze it for longer-term storage.

Notes

Troubleshooting Tips

    • sweetness level - taste your finished syrup to make sure it is sweet enough for you. If you need a little more of a sugary kick, add it back to a saucepan to dissolve some sugar into it. You can add in sugar or honey, 1 TBSP at a time, until it gets to your desired sweetness level.
    • thicker syrup - if you want a thicker syrup, use 1/4 cup less water, or let the mixture simmer a bit longer. The resulting syrup will be more like a rich syrup than a simple syrup, and it also won’t totally harden if you choose to store it in the freezer.

Serving tips

    • homemade candy corn soda pop - if you remember the tiny Jone's sodas that used to be available during the Halloween season, you'll know my inspiration for this homemade soda!
    • candy corn lattes- add candy corn simple syrup to your morning latte for a festive pick-me-up!
    • candy corn vodka sodas - add this simple syrup to a classic vodka soda for a fun and flavorful twist!

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 34mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mg
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Keyword: candy, festive, Halloween, holiday, nostalgia, nostalgic, October, simple syrup