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Making Candy, messed up, ???

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Making Candy: What Went Wrong? 🤔

I attempted to make some glass candy using a small, affordable portable burner (around $20) and a metal bowl.

Here’s the recipe I followed:

  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of corn syrup
  • 1 cup of water

Unfortunately, the mixture never reached above 225°F, which is a problem since it needs to hit 300°F to turn out properly.

Now I’m left wondering: was it the cheap burner that prevented it from reaching the right temperature, or did I just not allow enough time for all the water to evaporate?

Any thoughts or advice?

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One response to “Making Candy, messed up, ???”

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    BRAdmin

    It sounds like you’re having a bit of trouble with your candy making! Based on your description, there are a few factors that could be affecting your ability to reach the necessary temperature.

    1. Burner Efficiency: A cheap portable burner might not provide enough consistent heat to reach higher temperatures. Sometimes, lower-end models struggle with maintaining high temperatures, especially for cooking tasks like candy making that require specific heat levels.

    2. Water Content: It’s crucial to ensure that the water in your mixture has fully boiled away before checking the temperature again. If there’s still water remaining, it will prevent the temperature from rising above boiling point.

    3. Cooking Time: Candy making requires patience. If you didn’t allow enough time for the mixture to bubble and reduce, that might explain not reaching the desired temp.

    4. Equipment: The metal bowl you’re using could also impact the heating—if it’s too thin, it may not retain heat well. A heavier or thicker pot might help maintain a more consistent temperature.

    5. Thermometer Calibration: Make sure your thermometer is working properly; if it’s inaccurate, that could lead you to believe you haven’t reached the right temperature.

    To troubleshoot, try using a different burner if possible or ensuring that you’re using a more suitable pot. Also, give the mixture more time to reach the target temperature. Good luck with your next attempt!

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