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Conversation Hearts Gel Candles

 

What says Valentine’s Day more than conversation hearts! This colorful and unique candle is full of love when it is created by you. This quick and easy project is the perfect gift for teachers, friends and loved ones. It is the perfect centerpiece to create a touch of whimsy and romance to a table for two on Valentine’s Day. Because the gel wax does not get as hot as regular paraffin wax, this is a fun project to make with your children 10 years and older. For more fun Valentine’s Day ideas, make sure to visit Valentine’s Day S’mores and my recipe for Salmon in Paper Hearts!

Supplies

Glass containers suitable for a candle (jars, glasses, vases. martini glasses, wine glasses…)

1 small candle small enough to fit inside of glass container or a tea light

Water

Marker

Gel candle wax, found at most craft stores

Assorted conversation hearts

Glitter (optional)

Wooden skewer

 

Directions

  1. Melt gel candle wax according to manufacturer’s directions.

  2. To help measure the amount of gel that will be needed, place candle inside of glass container. Fill water to the level to about ¼ inch below where you would like your gel to be. The ¼ inch will compensate for the conversation hearts you will be adding later.

  3. Mark the water line with a marker. Remove candle and water, dry with paper towel.

  4. Slowly pour melted gel into glass container. Add a few conversation hearts, then add candle in center. Gel firms up fast, so quickly add additional hearts around the candle using the wooden skewer if needed to help adjust the hearts in the gel.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups of Member's Mark Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter (used throughout)

  • 3 cups of Member's Mark Buttermilk Pancake Mix

  • 2 cups of Member's Mark Vitamin D Whole Milk

  • 2 Member's Mark Pasture Raised Grade A Large Brown Eggs

  • 5 teaspoons of Magnolia-Star Pure Vanilla Extract (used throughout)

  • 2 cups of Driscoll's Sweetest Batch Blueberries

  • 1 cup of Member's Mark Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup

  • Member's Mark Original Dairy Whipped Topping

  • 1 cup of Member's Mark Honey Almond Granola

 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Place ¼ cup (½ of a stick) of butter on a 13”x 8” sheet pan. Place it in the oven to melt the butter while making the batter.

  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix, eggs, milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Stir until combined. Note: Batter will still be lumpy, let it sit for 3-4 minutes before baking.

  4. Pour batter onto the sheet pan with the melted butter. Use a spatula to spread batter, creating an even surface. Sprinkle berries on top.

  5. Place the sheet pan into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on top and cooked through.

  6. Let cool slightly, then cut into 12 squares.

  7. While the pancakes are baking, create your syrup. Place 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring continuously. Continue cooking the butter once melted, until the butter begins to brown and smells fragrant. Remove from heat (butter will continue to brown)

  8. Stir 3 teaspoons of vanilla and the maple syrup into the butter, and stir until combined.

  9. To serve, place a pancake on a plate. Top with syrup and a sprinkle of granola on top.

 

Yield: 12 pancakes/2 cups of syrup

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