Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Breaking Bad’s final episode. It was the greatest show on television, ever. I got really in to it and was so excited!
What? I said I was excited!
So I had a vision, while listening to Crystal Blue Persuasion, I was going to make some hard blue candy. I ended up with a lot of leftovers and decided to put them on top of some cupcakes. It was a blast to make and my Husband’s face was priceless, as I’m sure you can imagine 🙂 Here’s my tribute to Walt and Jesse <3
This is the recipe I used for the candy.
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons flavoring extract, such as LorAnn (I used lemon extract. You can use whatever flavor you’d like)
Directions
Line a half-sheet pan with foil, and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, corn syrup, and granulated sugar. Place the pan over medium-high heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then stop stirring and brush down the sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Insert a candy thermometer.
Continue to cook the candy without stirring until it reads 285°F on the thermometer. Do not overcook it, or it will start to take on a caramel color and your candy might turn green. Once at 285°F, take the pan off the heat and let it sit for a few moments, until bubbles stop breaking on the surface. Add the flavoring and food coloring, and stir everything together.
Pour the candy onto the prepared baking sheet; tilt the sheet pan so it becomes an even, thin layer. Let it set up at room temperature.
Once it’s set, break it into small pieces with a mallet. Divvy it up into plastic baggies or an airtight container of your choice.
Tell me, are you a fan of Breaking Bad?
I love everything from cake to kale. Life is all about balance. I like to live, laugh and love to the fullest! Our time is too short not to enjoy ourselves.
What a great idea. You should use it for Hallowe’en!
Thanks Hilda! Great idea!
Yes a great show and love your tribute. The photo is priceless.
I really loved the show, haha!
Haha! Love it!
🙂 Thanks!
Brilliant!!! Very funny!!
Thanks 🙂
i don’t think i want to know why you own that suit though…
My son loves that show! Very creative 🙂 and your cupcakes look yummy!
Thanks Arl! Your son has good taste 🙂
Go Girl! Cheryl.
Thanks girl! 🙂
Awesome <3 Love your costume. I've just started Season-4.
Thanks! I’m so jealous of you, I wish I could watch it again for the first time 🙂
LOL 🙂
You are hilarious, and also extremely creative! I love Breaking Bad and miss it so much! You just made my day….so clever!!!
Haha, thanks Jeanne! I miss it too 🙁
Love it, Sarah 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Hi, I am visitng your blog for the firt time and I m glad I did. I am food blogger too and have recently started food blogging. I loved your post and your costume..:D
Have been wanting to see the show so eagerly..:)
Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 You must watch the show!!!
Such a fun idea, hilarious, really! And I loved that show, too, which was a bit odd considering I’m a mom and a grandma! Poor Jessie, always so lost, always making such bad decisions!
Thank you very much! A mom and grandmother can most certainly love that show 😉 Yes, poor Jesse…
Maybe he just needed cupcakes!!
Haha! Too true!
Breaking bad, wooow! I loved the show, and your recipe is very original. Looks yummy 😀
Such a stellar show! Thanks so much 🙂
Pretty…… <3
Thank you!