Stages of Candy Making and Candy Making Tips

Ingredients
  • Stage & Temperature (F)
  • Thread: 220° - 234°
  • Soft Ball: 234° - 240°
  • Firm Ball: 244° - 248°
  • Hard Ball: 250° - 268°
  • Soft Crack: 270° - 290°
  • Hard Crack: 300° - 310°
  • Caramelized Sugar: 310° - 338°
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Steps
  1. Candy Making Tips:
  2. - Use a heavy metal pan for uniform heat distribution
  3. - To prevent ingredients from boiling over, use a metal pan that holds four times the amount of your mixture
  4. - Use long-handled wooden spoons that do not retain heat
  5. - Use a candy thermometer that has been tested for accuracy*
  6. - Do not alter or double quantities in candy recipes
  7. - Store candies in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to a month
  8. * Place thermometer in saucepan of water. Bring to a boil, and continue boiling for ten minutes. If it registers above or below 212°, add or subtract the difference from the recipe temperature.