"Fruit Drops"

• Ingredients:
•  Sugar  --  2 cups 
• Water  --  1/2 cup
• Citric acid  --  1/2 tablespoon
• Fruit essence  --  1 tablespoon
• Food color  --  According to need

• Instructions:
• Add sugar and water to a heavy-bottomed pan and heat on medium.
• Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add citric acid.
• Cook without stirring until the syrup reaches hard-crack stage (About 150 degree Celsius / 302-degree Fahrenheit).
• Remove from the heat and quickly mix in fruit essence and food color.
• Pour small drops onto a greased surface or silicone mat.
• Let them cool and harden completely. Store airtight.

• Note and Tips:
• Cook the mixture in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
• Cook the syrup undisturbed until it reaches the hard-crack stage at approximately 150°C (302°F).