Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe
These hard candies are very easy to make and are delicious. They are also perfect for the kids who can be fussy with tastes. Substitute these hard candies for cane sugar sweets and do your mouth a favor!
Consuming xylitol daily after every meal is a great way to protect from tooth decay, especially after eating something sweet or acidic. You can read more about the benefits of xylitol here.
They are a budget-friendly way to include xylitol in dental care routines as suggested by Dr. Ellie Philips for both children and adults. Xylitol is a guardian for your smile – many studies undertaken primarily began in the 70s have proved its benefits for teeth and mouth health. It is a diabetic-friendly, sugar-free sweetener that is great for weight loss and for preventing ear infections in children. Xylitol is also a good option for the Keto diet as it is lower in calories than sugar.
Xylitol Hard Candy – Peppermint Flavour
Equipment
- 1 Small pot
- 2-3 Silicone molds
- 1 spatula
Materials
- 1 cup xylitol powder
- 1-2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp green food colouring
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of xylitol into a pot and heat on low. Break up any clumps that may have formed in the xylitol with a spatula. Mix with the spatula to ensure even heat distribution. As it slowly melts, it will turn translucent, then finally transparent. This will take 5 minutes or so.
- Take off the heat and add extract and food coloring. Mix until combined evenly.
- Begin to place into the molds. Move as swiftly as possible, as xylitol likes to harden quickly.
- Place in the fridge to speed up the drying process. It may take anywhere between 24-48 hours to harden, depending on the depth and size of the molds. Pop them out of the silicone molds when the liquid has dried and changed to a lighter color.
- Keep in an airtight container as xylitol likes to pick up moisture from the air.
Notes
- Consuming more than 20g of xylitol per day may have negative gastrointestinal effects.
- Keep xylitol away from pets, especially dogs and cats as it is poisonous to them.
