![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Or, better yet, set up an assembly line and have them garnish things like bars or bark with nuts, coconut and sea salt. The less culinary-savvy ones can be on spoon-licking duty. The boiling, the measuring, the waiting: It's a fun behind-the-scenes peek at how candy is made, especially if you gather a few friends or family members and make an event out of it. Here's where that good attitude really comes in. But it doesn't hurt to pop caramels and truffles in the fridge for extra firmness, especially if you're in a time crunch. Many candymaking recipes suggest letting the candy firm up overnight at room temperature. Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. Various tasters in the workplace couldn't detect my failure to hit that exact temperature. Sure enough, the hot, velvety concoction solidified just fine in the pan, turning into a sheet of solid toffee. By the time my boyfriend said it smelled like an ice cream parlor in the kitchen, I had a feeling it was good to go. I kept stirring until the contents of the pot turned thick and developed a rich caramel color. The recipe says the mixture of butter and sugar (toffee has a deceptively simple ingredient list) should reach 285 degrees on a candy thermometer, but mine never quite got that hot. Take the English Walnut Toffee, which I attempted in my kitchen a few weeks ago with no special candy equipment except for a candy thermometer. Making these sweets from scratch can be intimidating, with the different boiling temperatures and terms like "tempered chocolate." But even if the final product doesn't come out the way the recipe book indicates, remember that you're working with butter and sugar and chocolate. It's really hard to completely mess this stuff up. Some, like coconut bars and caramels, take more love.īut here's the thing. Certain treats, like bark and toffee, are easier than others to make, in that they require much less equipment and time. Plan your candymaking adventures for the weekend, or a time when you've got a few good hours (and, in some cases, a night or two) to spend molding chocolates and waiting for truffle filling to cool. Trust me, Dad will like it more than another tie. One of the easiest and most mouth-watering treats, toffee, is gorgeous when broken into pieces and sprinkled with crushed nuts. Plus, homemade candy makes a great, one-of-a-kind gift (Christmas is closer than you think!), especially for those hard-to-shop-for family members. ![]()
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