What to do with over-boiled sugar syrup?

February 23, 2009 11:48 AM

What can I do with over-boiled sugar syrup?

I was trying to make sugar syrup to sweeten drinks, but I boiled the sugar-water mixture for too long. Now it's all gelatinous. Should I just toss it, or is there something I can do with it?

posted by miriam to food & drink (6 comments total)

This is how you make candy. Google for hard candy recipes.
posted by phunniemee at 11:50 AM on February 23

Make caramels.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:52 AM on February 23

Can't you just add more water to thin it out?
posted by Greg Nog at 11:53 AM on February 23

Oh, duh. I'll make candy. Thanks for your help!
posted by miriam at 12:05 PM on February 23

You've made fondant.

Warm it gently in a double boiler. Warm only, not hot. Knead it until it's soft, then save covered tightly with plastic wrap.
posted by reflecked at 12:22 PM on February 23

Cook down a small portion till it just turns from yellow to red, pour it out on a metal sheet to cool, and crack it into little bits to sprinkle atop brownies fresh out of the oven. Also a very little kosher salt.
posted by eritain at 6:27 PM on February 23