Homemade confectionery mastic (fondant)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup

Preparation:

1. Prepare your workspace: Place a large baking sheet on a sturdy counter or table and lightly spray it with water.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then cover and let the syrup simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Remove the lid and continue cooking without stirring until the syrup reaches 115°C.
4. Pour the syrup onto the prepared baking sheet. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes. After 2-3 minutes, lightly touch the mixture with your fingertip. When it's warm, but not hot, you can begin working with it.
5. Wet a metal spatula or dough scraper with water and scrape the syrup into a mound in the center of the pan.
6. Using a damp plastic spatula or wooden spoon, begin mixing the mastic using a figure-eight motion. Continuously scrape the mixture toward the center, "drawing" a horizontal figure-eight, then bring it back together. At first, the mastic will be very clear and runny, but gradually it will begin to thicken and creamy. After 5-10 minutes, the mastic will be very dense, crumbly, and difficult to work with.
7. When the fondant reaches this stage, wet your hands and begin kneading it into a ball, like dough. As you knead, the fondant will begin to hold its shape and become softer and more uniform. Stop kneading once you have a smooth, lump-free ball.
8. At this stage, the mastic can be melted and poured. If you want to make candies from fudge with flavoringIt's best to let the mastic "ripen" for at least 12 hours—it will develop the desired flavor and texture. To do this, place it in an airtight plastic container, press cling film onto the surface, and seal tightly with a lid. Keep at room temperature, or refrigerate in hot weather. After "ripening," you can add flavorings, roll it into balls, or shape it into your desired shape.
   
   If the mastic is hard, you can knead it with your hands on a surface dusted with powdered sugar until it becomes pliable.
   
   Exit: the recipe is calculated for approximately 350 grams of mastic.