The technology inside candy thermometers is no different from any other type. Ultimately, what makes a candy thermometer a candy thermometer is that it is programmed or labeled with the temperatures at which boiling sugar syrup reaches various physical stages. The hotter the syrup gets, the more firm it will be when it cools. Candy may recipes instruct cooks to add certain ingredients, lower cooking temperatures, or remove the liquid from heat when it has reached these stages. more »

When making candy, using a candy thermometer is the best way to get consistent results. When a candy thermometer appears to be misreading temperatures, or is clearly broken, there are several ways to deal with the situation. In some cases, the thermometer can be salvaged. However, if your candy thermometer truly is broken, there is another way to gauge the temperature of sweet treats while they're cooking. more »

Candy making relies on precise timing during the cooking process. A candy thermometer is your best guarantee that your candy will be the right consistency after cooking. Remember to follow your recipe exactly and use your thermometer as directed. more »

This is instruction on how to make fudge with out using a candy thermometer. more »

Candy thermometers are essential tools for successful candy making and may mean the difference between a good batch of candy and a spoiled, goopy mess. Candy thermometers show the temperatures of boiling oils and sugars by precise degrees, helping a candy maker determine when they should add other ingredients or remove the pan from the stove. more »

To do this you just need to understand the various indicated by the temperatures given. Here they are. more »

Pecan pralines are a delicious treat and they’re easier to make than you might think. You’ll need a candy thermometer for this recipe, to make sure that you heat the pralines to the right temperature. more »

If you have a source for whole milk, whether it is from a cow or a goat, you can make this simple ricotta cheese substitute easily in your own kitchen. No special equipment is required other than a candy thermometer. more »

Making your own caramel sounds hard huh? All that stirring... Cooking in hopes you won't burn it... Candy thermometers.... etc etc etc... Yuck! Well, it doesn't have to be hard at all! more »