Stained Glass Candy I

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon almond extract 
• 1.5 cups plus light
• 1 tablespoon food coloring red
• 1 cup water 
• 3.5 cups sugar white

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• candy thermometer

Directions

1. Lightly grease one 12x18 inch or larger baking sheet.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the water, sugar and corn syrup.
3. Heat over high, stirring constantly with a heat resistant spoon, until all sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring and bring to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 310 degrees F (154 degrees C).
4. Remove from heat.
5. When bubbling has ceased, stir in the flavoring and a food coloring.
6. Spread into the prepared pan so that the candy is no more than 1/4 inch thick. Cool for 45 minutes in the refrigerator.
7. Remove from refrigerator, crack into pieces and enjoy!