Edible gems

Kohakutou edible jelly crystals have been one of my most popular and asked about recipes! This doesn’t surprise me at all because there is so much that you can do with them. I think a people like these Asian treats because when dry they become crunchy on the outside and stay soft gummy on the inside. These guys are so delicious because they’re mild, sweet and great textures. I’m bringing my update recipe here to make it easier to access and make. I’ve learned a lot since I launched it a…

Homemade rock candy is easy to make! It simply requires a little bit of patience and a whole lot of sugar. Whether you're making the sweet treat to enjoy for dessert or as a science experiment to do with your kids, you'll be amazed at how fun DIY rock candy is.

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These edible gems give a new meaning to rock candy!

Earlier in the week I made this crystal cake for a client’s going away party. I had initially designed it (in sketch form) to just have a few large crystals at the top, but as I was making th…

Edible crystals, or kohakutou, is a Japanese candy made from agar agar. Besides looking like real jewels, what makes these crystal candies so special is the texture — they have a crisp exterior shell while the interior of the candies are soft and jelly-like. The candies are a great blank canvas for any flavouring or colours of your choice. Because the base of these gummies is agar agar, these edible crystals are vegan!

This is my favorite way to make gummy crystals that are super clear, sparkly and oh so beautiful on a geode cake!

All of my supplies were purchased at Country Kitchen SweetArt These are the instructions I used from the book Cooked Sugar Art by Vi Whittington. If you do not order the book, you will still receive instructions when you order the molds. Isomalt recipe from Cooked Sugar Art 2 cups isomalt 1/2 cup distilled water, or water from the tap; distilled water has fewer impurities Distilled water or water from the tap for brushing down crystals Food coloring, optional 1/2 teaspoon flavor…

The crystals are made using agar agar powder which is a natural gelatin made form seaweed. Here is the recipe we used and below is a video of this Edible Crystal recipe in action from East Meets Kitchen. EDIBLE CRYSTALS 2 cups water 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp agar agar (15 grams) (Thai Brand-