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Wednesday 23 October 2013

Top Tips For Handmade Candy

By Elena McDowell


There are different kinds of handmade candy you can easily make from home. Once you learn the know-how, you can treat your friends and family at any time of the year. Sweet making is quite a sensitive venture that is why you have to be careful to do everything right. Before you get started you should know everything there is to know about sweet making.

Use the ingredients that have been listed and follow the outlined instructions. Avoid substituting the recipes or improvising the instructions otherwise you end results may not be that great. Increasing the quantities of the ingredients so as to increase the quantity of your output is not recommended.

Using the right cooking and the right cooking spoon is essential. The cooking pan should have a heavy bottom to ensure that the ingredients cook just right, without burning. The pan should be large enough to comfortably hold the mixture, even when it is bubbling hot. Use a pan with a well fitting lid. Use a wooden spoon rather than a metallic one.

Make your sweets when weather is right. The best day to make sweets is when it is hot and dry. During humid or rainy days, the sweets may have a more grainy texture or they may be more sugary. This will require proper timing.

Heating the mixture to the right temperature is important. Use a thermometer to ensure that the temperature is accurate according to the recipe. Trying to guess the temperature by just looking at the mixture boiling is not recommended. This is because it is unlikely you will get the temperature just right. There are many types of thermometers in the market. Find something that works for you.

The crystallization of the sugar has to be just right and uniform throughout the mixture. Keep checking the sides of the saucepan to ensure that sugar crystals don't start forming on the sides. If there are any crystals, use a brush to wipe off the crystals. Dip the brush in warm water first. Stir the mixture gently to avoid the mixture getting all over the sides of the pan.

If your ingredients include chocolate, the melted chocolate has to be properly handled so that it does not get messed up. The chocolate should not come into contact with water, otherwise it will end up being clumpy. Ensure to dry all the bowls, spoons and your workstation.

Handmade candy can easily be made using utensils that can be found in most kitchens. If you are planning on making candy on a regular basis, then it maybe helpful to buy any specialized equipment that is required. These are often easily available and not very expensive. It will help to make your experience much easier.




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