Hard Candy without Corn Syrup

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Let’s learn how to make hard candy without corn syrup or artificial flavors and dyes. Hard candy with just sugar is a tricky process and can take several tries to learn how to make it. Some people pick up this process right away and others struggle for years. This video will show some of the common mistakes and how to prevent them. Be sure to check out the website for more details.

The secret to success is patience and using clean equipment. You will learn how to melt sugar just before it caramelizes which will result in a pleasant tasting candy on it’s own.

If desired, you can use any flavoring in equal amounts or leave the flavoring out altogether and get a nice sweet candy. Only use flavoring that is labeled for food use. Do not use essential oils as they are not labeled for consumption.

TIPS:
Non-stick pans are notorious for causing candies to crystalize. It is not recommend to use one. Stainless steel with a heavy bottom is the ideal pan for making caramel and candy.

Crystalized sugar happens to the best of chefs and bakers out there, so don’t worry if it takes you several tries to learn how to make this candy. If you have never made hard candy before, you can put in a tablespoon of honey or glucose syrup to help prevent crystallization until you learn how to make this with just sugar and water.

You can add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice or vinegar to the water also help prevent crystallization. Cream of tartar can also be used at 1/4 tsp. These ingredients were left out to show how to do the process with minimal ingredients for those that have allergies or food sensitivities.

If crystallization does occur, you can reuse the sugar if it isn't burnt. Simply return it to the pan with more water.

Recipes were created by weighing ingredients. For best results, use a scale and not measuring cups. The recipe can be subject to change. Be sure to check website for any alterations.

Happy Baking!