Hello, I am making some caramels that I will dip in chocolate. I think, like most people, I make caramel with a 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk. This makes a fair amount of caramel. My issue is that I only have 30 molds for the candy I am making. If I leave the caramel to set in the molds, the caramel in the pot will have set as well. For now, I have just poured the remaining hot caramel into a container and left it in the refrigerator. I need to know how to reheat the caramel to pour... question about reheating caramel after it has set ..read more

Hello, I have been looking without much luck for a recipe for soft candy canes like the ones from Sweet Stripes or Brachs. I thought they would be like regular pepermint candy with the addition of some butter and flour and cooked to a lower temperature but I have not been able to find much of anything. I have found a couple of recipes for buttermints but these don't look like what I was expecting. Are soft candy canes just a form of buttermint, meaning not cooked at all. Thanks... Does anyone have a recipe for soft candy canes ..read more

Dulce enchilados, also known as spicy Mexican candy, are a popular treat that combines sweet, spicy, and sour flavors. These candies are usually made with tamarind pulp, but in this recipe, we'll be using apricot puree instead. Dulce enchilados are surprisingly easy to make at home and are a fun way to experience the unique flavors of Mexican cuisine. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make dulce enchilados candy that's sure to satisfy your sweet and spicy cravings. Ingredients: ... I tried this recipe for chamoy candy and it was amazing ..read more

Gummy bears are a beloved candy that have been around since the 1920s. These chewy, fruity treats come in all sorts of colors and flavors and are enjoyed by people of all ages. But did you know that you can make your own gummy bears at home? It's a fun and easy activity that's perfect for both kids and adults. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make gummy bears from scratch using just a few simple ingredients. Ingredients: 1/2 cup fruit juice (any flavor you like) 1/4 cup... Heres a recipe on how to make gummy bears ..read more

Hi. I HOPE this is the correct forum to ask a question about making nougat.. I have tried MANY times to make it (Torrone actually).. and it always comes out too soft/sticky. What can I do to make my nougat more firm or even hard? I've read that whipping your egg whites to stiff peaks is the secret (I didnt have luck w/ this "tip"). I wonder if the amount of egg white used (for the same amount of sugar) would affect the final candy texture. If anyone has any answers, I'd love to hear... Nougat question.. help ..read more

I have a decent recipe to make hard candies. However, I am having difficulty infusing enough flavor into it. Particularly Cinnamon. I'm using extra strong oils. The fruit flavors seems to incorporate well enough but the flavor is weak even when I double the amount of oil. The Cinnamon oil does not incorporate at all and instead just floats around on the top and pours off first when I pour the candy. I've tried adding it after the mix has hit 300 and dropped down a bit and I've added it... Cinnamon hard candy ..read more

Hi Pls is there a way to caramelize sugar without the sugar igetting burnt? I need to mix some flakes in caramelizing sugar. I need to keep the sugar melted while mix or else I would get a good mix and I will get poor binding. If I leave the heat going while mixing, I would get burnt caramelized sugar. Any advise on how to solve this problem? Thanks ..read more

So ... I just checked out the candy canes at Walmart because that's the closest thing comparable to the hard candy I want to make, and I realized how cheap they're pushing it. I also realize these companies have machines that are running 24/7 and are making thousands of them in a batch. I'll be making hand-pulled hard candy, by the 20 lb (or close to it) batch. And I'll be making hand-made chocolates. And if I'm thinking correctly, this also means my product will be more of a "premium"... Selling/pricing Hand-made vs commercial prices ..read more

I originally was looking into creme filling, and using starch molds. But then I realized ... I can't stand the stuff. There's a better filling I want to use, but butter is an ingredient. would it work, encased in the chocolate? I know chocolate will keep pretzels, cereal, etc fresh by keeping the air off them ... If it's not possible, is there a substitute that would work and act like butter, without degrading or spoiling because of no refrigeration? I really hope I can make this work... butter in filling for chocolates, without refrigeration ..read more

When you see someone working a large batch of hard candy. Shaping it, flipping it once in a while, and pulling from one end to stretch it out and start making the candy pieces ... What is the tabletop gas heater that's always on the first table? I can't find one anywhere, so I'm starting to think it's an antique thing ? any tabletop space heater that blows hot air (instead of just radiating heat) would probably work, I'm assuming. But I want to do it right if I'm going to do it. Also having... Hard Candy Production Line questions ..read more