Sugar (or candy) glass is so cool! You can make it look like shards of glass, stained glass, shot glasses, glass bottles, or whatever your imagination can come up with.
What is Sugar Glass?
Sugar glass, also known as breakaway glass, candy glass, and edible glass is a solution of sugar that hardens as it cools. When it is hardened, it is brittle and tasty.
What is in Sugar Glass?
Sugar glass is typically a mixture of sugar, water, and corn syrup or glucose. The water is used to dissolve the sugar in, and the corn syrup (or glucose) will keep the sugar from forming crystals again. That will make the finished product look like glass.
Can You Eat Sugar Glass?
Not only can you eat sugar glass, but it is delicious. It’s like eating a lollipop. Sugar Glass can be any combination of colors and flavors. Here are some combinations that may surprise those who try them:
- Blue cinnamon
- Yellow jalapeno
- Red coconut
- Orange mint
- White (not clear) banana
- Green cherry
- Brown blueberry
- Purple peach
- Taupe watermelon
- Teal pineapple
- Navy blue vanilla
Is Sugar Glass Still Used?
Sugar glass is still used, but probably not used a lot by professionals. Sugar glass has to be stored in an air-tight container to protect it from moisture and humidity. Once it gets damp, it will begin to melt. So, if you plan to make a dessert in advance of an event, you will probably want to add the sugar glass at the last minute.
Is Sugar Glass Fragile?
The fragility of sugar glass depends on how thick it is. If you pour your sugar glass into a very thin sheet, it will be very fragile. Thicker sheets are less fragile, so you are in control!
Does Sugar Glass Taste Like Sugar?
Sugar glass can taste like anything you want it to. All you have to do is add food flavoring oil. Here are some suggestions:
- Amaretto
- Apple
- Avocado
- Banana
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe
- Cherry
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate
- Coconut
- Cream de menthe
- Grape
- Green Tea
- Honey
- Kalua
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lychee
- Mango
- Margarita
- Mint
- Orange
- Passion Fruit
- Peach
- Peppermint
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Vanilla
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Watermelon
Does Sugar Glass Still Hurt?
A breakable sugar glass bottle could still hurt someone, if they were hit with it. And the broken pieces may have sharp points, but the broken edges will probably not cut you.
Can Sugar Glass Get Wet?
Sugar glass is just like a lollipop. You can keep it wrapped in parchment paper or an air-tight container like a zippered plastic bag. Don’t put it in the refrigerator. It will get damp in there. If it does get wet, it will become sticky, and may melt.
How Long Does it Take for Sugar Glass to Harden?
Once you’ve poured the sugar glass solution onto the parchment paper in your cookie sheet, you can leave it on the counter for a couple of hours to cool. If you want to shorten the cooling time, put it in your freezer for 30 minutes.
Why Did My Sugar Glass Turn Brown?
If your sugar glass turns brown, it is probably because it got too hot. Be sure to follow the directions, using a candy thermometer, and wait until the sugar mixture begins to boil to put the thermometer in the pot.
Why is My Sugar Sail Sticky?
Sugar glass gets sticky when there is too much moisture in it, or in the air. If you follow the directions in the recipe, the water should cook out of the mixture. However, if there is too much moisture in the air, the finished product can still become sticky.
How Long Will Sugar Glass Last?
If you cook the sugar glass and let it cool to room temperature on the counter, it should last for a few days, unless there is a lot of humidity in the air. Once you have put the sugar glass in the refrigerator or freezer, then take it out, moisture will begin to condense on the candy, and it will be sticky.
19 Candy Glass Recipes and Uses
Ooo...I want to have a BIG bowl of this candy sitting on my coffee table at all times! I would never get tired of popping a piece of this into my mouth!
You can make all sorts of things with sugar glass, like bottles, rock candy, or what appears to be stained glass.
Homemade Rock Candy (a variation on sugar glass) is an amazing project. Your kids will love watching it grow, right in your kitchen!
If you've eaten a lollipop or hard candy, then you've had sugar glass. However, if you make it yourself, it can be any flavor, color, and shape you want!
This is the BEST recipe for making sugar (or candy) glass. Just follow the directions, and you'll find it is a no-fail recipe.
i love snow globes. And cupcakes. Snow glove cupcakes? What?! Let's do it!
Using Kool-aid to make rock candy gives you the vibrant colors and luscious flavors without extra effort!
Call me a cookie monster...no, wait...call me the stained glass cookie monster. Once you've tried these stained glass cookies, you won't be able to stop eating them, either!
This Cinnamon Rock Candy will make a great Christmas or Valentine's gift! You know...sweets for the sweet!
Want to be able to eat a glass bottle? Here's the recipe and instructions for creating an edible "glass" bottle.
If you would like to make a gingerbread house that has edible windows that really look like glass, here's the recipe you need.
You can create these edible shot glasses by melting Jolly Rancher candies. Yummy!! I'd like a margarita served in an edible shot glass, please.
I am amazed by the wild colors in this stunning sugar glass! At this minute, I'm trying to think of what I can do with this sugar glass...besides just sit and stare at it . . and eat it, of course!
These stained glass cookies are so cute and delicious! I'll bet you have (or know) some kids that would love them, too.
These are really cool looking edible shot glasses. You can make them in any color and flavor you like!
These broken glass cupcakes look dangerous! But, they are 100% edible...give them a try!
These stained glass cookies are a great idea for valentines, birthdays, or any festive day...like Tuesday!
Check out these stained glass windows made from hard candies! That's as simple as edible glass gets!
These little jewels are not only cool, but they are also gluten free! If you want a treat that is going to catch the eye and be a conversation starter, here it is!