How to prepare lollipops, sticks and branches in different flavors

Nabat is one of those traditional Iranian sweets that always has a special place in homes. Since time immemorial, grandmothers have recommended drinking tea with a few hot candies to treat heartache, flatulence or stomach cold. But the charm of the story doubles when you do it yourself at home and by learningHow to prepare sweetsMake these bright and sweet crystals according to your own taste. Making homemade candy is not only easy, but it can be a fun and educational experience. In this article, we will examine all the steps of preparing candies of wooden, board and branch types and learn how to make flavored candies such as saffron, cinnamon, mint and chrysanthemum. If you like to use natural and fragrant homemade sweets while drinking tea or tea, this is the perfect guide for you.

Necessary ingredients for making sweets

Necessary materials	Amount required	Products
white sugar	2 cups
water	1 cup
Brewed saffron or herbs (optional for flavoring)	As much as you like	Buy rose water buy cardamom
Saffron, chrysanthemum or other decorative materials	As much as you like	Buy saffron Buy roses
Wooden straw for candy or cooking thread	As much as necessary
Clean and dry glass container	As many as necessary

How to prepare sweets

1. In a clean pot, mix water and sugar together and put it on low heat until the sugar grains are completely dissolved. Stir frequently during this step until the liquid becomes clear.
2. When the solution cools down a bit, add infused saffron, cardamom extract, rose water, mint extract or any natural essential oil of your choice.
3. Dip wooden straws in warm water and then roll them in sugar until a thin layer of sugar sits on them. This makes it easier for crystals to form.
4. Pour the sugar solution into clean glass containers and place the straws in the center of the container. Make sure that the straws do not hit the wall so that the crystals can form freely.
5. Place the containers in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and without movement. It usually takes 5 to 7 days for large, beautiful crystals to form.
6. After the crystals form, remove the straws and hang them in the open air for two days to dry completely. Now your candy is ready to use.

Important points in the preparation of sweets

• Use white and clean sugar so that the crystals are clear and uniform.
• During the formation of crystals in the containerdo not shake; Any vibration disrupts the growth order of the crystals.
• The ambient temperature must be constant; The change in temperature makes the crystals smaller.
• If the crystal did not form, the amount of dissolved sugar was low; The solution shouldFull saturationbe
• To avoid contamination, use clean and dry containers in all steps.
• You can use the remaining juice to sweeten tea ordrinkUse herbs.

How to prepare cotton candy

To make cotton candy, repeat the above steps, but use clean kitchen string instead of straws. First, roll the thread in water and sugar and let it dry until it is rough and ready. Then hang it in the glass container so that it is in the center of the solution. After about a week, candy crystals form in clusters on the thread. This type of plant thatbranch plantIt is famous, has a beautiful effect and is very popular for souvenirs.

How to prepare colored and flavored sweets

to prepareColored and flavored candyThere are two main methods:

The first method: using extracts and extracts

After the sugar dissolves, before pouring the solution into the jars, use natural flavorings:

• Saffron plant:Adding brewed saffron (for golden yellow color and unique aroma).
• Borage plant:Using borage flower infusion for green color and relaxing properties.
• Rosemary plant:Adding a decoction of rose water or a little rose water.
• Cardamom:Boil a few seeds of cardamom in a solution of sugar and then take it out or use cardamom extract.
• Cinnamon stick:Adding cinnamon sticks when boiling the solution or using cinnamon essential oil.
• Peppermint:Use of mint juice or fresh mint leaves in herbal solution.
• Sour tea candy:Using sour tea brew for red color and sweet and sour taste in sweets.

The second method: rolling the ready sweets

After the white candy is ready, slightly moisten it with a spray of water and roll it in the powder of rosemary, borage, cinnamon, mint, sour tea or cardamom. With this simple method, you will have a variety of colored and fragrant candies that will make these drinks wonderful when placed in tea and tea.

How to prepare sweet potato

In this method, pour a thick solution of water and sugar (preferably saffron) in a greased metal tray or pyrex. Leave the tray in a warm and non-vibrating environment until large crystals form within 10 to 15 days. Then separate the crystals and store in a closed container. This type of plant, which is very famous in Yazd city, isYazdi plant or boardIt has a reputation.

How to prepare moldy candy

Use silicone molds in the desired shapes (hearts, flowers, stars, etc.) to make molded sweets. First, grease the bottom of the mold with a brush so that the candy does not stick, then pour the sugar solution into the molds and leave it for a few days until the crystal forms. After drying, you can decorate the surface of the plant with saffron flakes or dried flowers.

The reasons for the formation of large crystals in home plants

1. Ambient temperature fluctuation:If the temperature of the place where the plant is stored changes (great temperature difference between day and night), the crystals will become small and irregular.
2. Insufficient saturation of the solution:If enough sugar is not dissolved, the concentration is not enough for crystal formation.
3. Shaking the container:The smallest movement will break the crystal structure and prevent the growth of crystals.
4. The presence of impurities or fat:Any type of dirt or grease in the container prevents the sugar molecules from sticking together.
5. Overheating:Boiling the solution for a long time causes the sugar to caramelize and reduce the transparency.
6. Using the wrong container:Plastic containers change shape due to heat and reduce the quality of candy.

To solve the problem, use a clean glass container and place the solution in a stable environment without vibration.

More transparent candy preparation solutions

Follow these tips to have clear, bright and tasty vegetables:

• Use fresh granulated sugar, not granulated or moist sugar.
• The heat should be gentle and uniform; High heat causes the color of candy to darken.
• Glass or Pyrex containers are the best choice; Never use plastic containers because it makes the candy cloudy.
• Whatever the solutionmore saturated(more sugar to water ratio), the crystals will be bigger and clearer.

Summary

Nabat is one of the most authentic and pleasant traditional Iranian sweets, which has a special place in Iranian homes from the past to the present. Learning how to prepare different types of candy, including wooden, board, branch, flavored, etc., is an enjoyable experience that not only introduces you to the process of crystallization, but also provides the possibility of making various flavors such as saffron, cinnamon, mint, and rosehip.

If you don\'t have the time or facilities to prepare sweets at home, you can useBuy saffron candyMarghoub Mostafavi, enjoy the same delicious traditional taste and aroma. In addition to its beautiful golden color and special taste, saffron plant has many properties such as boosting energy, relieving heartache and improving mood.

Also, for a relaxing experience, combining these candies with herbal teas is very pleasant. You can withbuy teaPrepare a variety of drinks such as borage tea, mint or sour tea, aromatic and useful for your body and mind.

In the end, whether you like experimenting and preparing homemade sweets or prefer buying ready-made products, Nabat and tea are always a healthy, tasty choice and full of good Iranian feeling.