Gingerglass Houses

I've been having so much fun working with sugar lately and trying to invent new projects. I came up with an idea for a creative way to make "gingerbread" houses for my son who can't have gluten.  Here is the recipe for other gluten-free folks and people who just like the look of glass houses!

Step 1:

Order a gingerbread house mold. I ordered this one from amazon for $17.

           Gingerbread House Mold

Step 2:

Make the glass!

• In a large pot dissolve 4 cups of white granulated sugar with 2 cups of water and 1 cup of light Karo syrup. Stir while dissolving.  

• Once dissolved, turn the heat to medium and stop stirring!  Use a wet brush to gently brush any sugar from the sides into the mixture.

• Boil the sugar mixture until the temperature reaches between 300-310 degrees.  Add two drops of food coloring and stir with a wooden stick.

• Each batch makes one house and a couple of extra small pieces.

Step 3: 

Pour into the molds. Once the mixture has cooled just slightly, pour the mixture into the molds and let cool for one hour.  

Step 4:

Make frosting. Here is the frosting recipe we used:

          Frosting Recipe

Step 5: 

Start decorating!  We bought battery-operated tea lights to make the houses glow at night.  

I hope you enjoy making these gingerglass houses!  ~Jess