There will be no literal blood sucking today, friends. But...I am going to give you a recipe for making your very own sugar blood from corn syrup. Yes, it is as fun as it sounds and it's perfect for your upcoming Halloween party!
A couple of caveats - Number 1: it's sticky stuff. Seriously sticky, so just stay aware of that as you are splattering it about and garnishing glasses and platters and such. And Number 2: it's a bit messy. But, honestly, aren't most of the really good/fun things in life?
Here's just a tiny example of the fun you can have with this stuff!
Bet you're wondering where I came up with a glass that offers you a chance to name your poison, huh? Turns out I have an entire set of them...everything from Arsenic to Carbolic Acid to Paris Green; found them at a thrift store. Oh the things you can find in places like that! And yes, that is a ceramic skull wearing a hat in the background. He's actually a candle holder; been in the family for years and part of a matched set. He and his buddy used to welcome visitors to the haunted houses the fam once hosted in days gone by...aw, the memories!
Anyway, moving on to the recipe for corn syrup blood...
Corn Syrup Blood
Yield: Approx 1/4 cup
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp molasses, preferably blackstrap
- Red food coloring, approx 1/2 tsp
Preparation:
- Stir together the corn syrup and molasses in a small bowl. Add the red food coloring until desired shade of red is reached.
- Have fun using the "blood" to decorate and garnish! Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
Gory goodness!
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