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   HOW TO SPIN SUGAR

WHAT IS SPUN SUGAR?

Spun sugar is essentially a thicker version of cotton candy (which is much more fine and requires a machine).

There are a few ways to spin sugar.  One method is to slowly drizzle caramelized sugar from a fork (in a very, very thin continuous drizzle) and repeatedly grab the strands towards yourself.   

An another method is much more user-friendly and is relatively straight-forward.  It involves quickly drizzling the sugar back-and-forth across a rolling pin.  Ideally, you want to create as thin of strands as possible, but don’t worry too much if you have an occasional droplet.  

The best way to do this is to place a clean rolling pin on your kitchen counter–so that it hangs over half-way over the edge.  You can hold down the other half of the rolling pin with whatever you have on hand. Alternatively, you could use pot handles or tape down wooden spoons, if that is easier.

Since you’ll be drizzling sugar essentially over your kitchen floor, you’ll want to cover the immediate surrounding area with newspaper or paper towels so that caramel doesn’t become a permanent fixture in your kitchen floor.

The trickiest part of making homemade spun sugar is having the caramel at the right temperature. Too hot and it won’t drizzle properly (and will form large clumps).  Too cold and it won’t drizzle at all, so it will take some practice.

Once you have drizzled a fair amount of sugar over the rolling pin (this will depend on your preference for the size of the decoration), you’ll want to slowly bring the ends together with your hands and form a loose ball of spun sugar.  Don’t wait too long, as the sugar will harden and potentially break.  In the end, the shape and style is up to you.

If you need to spin more sugar and the caramel has hardened too much, just pop it back onto the stove for a quick second to warm it back up again.

HOW DO YOU STORE SPUN SUGAR:

Spun sugar is highly susceptible to humidity and heat, so it’s highly recommended making it at the absolute last second.  If you have an airtight container, it can be stored for a short amount of time, if necessary. If you have desiccant packets, place them in the container with the spun sugar – they will help absorb any excess humidity (just be sure not to ingest them).  

Spun sugar will be at its lightest and best texture (it tends to get heavier, stickier, and loses height over time) immediately after it is made.  Whatever you do, have fun with it and don’t take yourself too seriously.  You can always make another batch ;)

INGREDIENTS

 1/2 cup granulated sugar

 2 tablespoons water

INSTRUCTIONS

Place a clean rolling pin on your kitchen counter–so that it hangs half-way over the edge. Hold down the other half of the rolling pin with whatever you have on hand. Alternatively, use pot handles or tape down wooden spoons.

Line the kitchen floor below with newspaper or paper towels.

Combine the sugar and water in a small, heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and cook (without disturbing) until the caramel reaches a very light amber color (watch carefully, as this will happen very quickly). Use a pastry brush to brush the sides of the pan with water to prevent crystallization. Remove caramel from heat immediately.

Allow caramel to cool just until very, very thin wispy strands form when drizzled with a fork. Dipping your fork repeatedly into the sugar mixture, whip the strands of sugar back and forth quickly across the rolling pin to form long, hanging strands of sugar.

Repeat until you have accumulated enough sugar to pick up with your hand. While it is still pliable, grab the two ends of the sugar and bring together forming a fluffy, free-form shape. If the caramel hardens too much as you work, place back over low heat just until it begins to loosen up a bit.

Use immediately or store in an airtight container. If you have desiccant packets, you can place them in the container with the nests, as they will help absorb excess humidity. Just remember not to ingest them.

To remove any hardened caramel from the pot or utensils once you are finished, fill the pot with water (and place the utensils in the pot) and bring to a low boil, until the caramel has dissolved.

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