Crystalize Recipe

Leave the sugar cubes in a syrup that's still warm, allowing them to dissolve slowly

Prepare the syrup: In a medium-sized pot, combine the sugar and water

Melt the mixture over moderate heat, stirring only to combine the ingredients

Let the syrup simmer until the sugar has dissolved and it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally

Add up to 5 sugar cubes that have been dissolved in the syrup so you can work the syrup more easily

At this point, the syrup should not yet have reached the ideal consistency for crystalization

Let it continue to simmer until it reaches the correct temperature

Check the syrup's consistency by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water

It should form a ball that doesn't hold its shape when pushed with your fingers

Remove the pot from the heat and stir gently, using a spatula or spoon to make continuous forward and backward motions

You'll notice as you continue to stir that the syrup will thicken and small white "pebbles" will start to form near the edge of the pot

Continue stirring until the syrup becomes cloudy and covers the sugar cubes

Remove the cubes from the syrup and let them dry on a smooth surface

Note: To crystalize more sugar cubes, simply return the remaining syrup to the heat, add 1/2 cup of water, and stir rapidly before allowing it to simmer again

Then, follow the same process as before.