Candy Collection

Thanks for coming along on Candy Challenge 2011!!!  I can't believe what a year it has been and how much sugar, corn syrup and chocolate I have gone through!  While the year is over, my candy-making adventure has only begun.  This year has really taught me that you can make anything yourself, you don't have to resort to buying it from the store.  I have several requests from you all to complete and a new candy cookbook to delve into, so look forward to new candy recipes in the new year.  Haven't tried making candy yourself?  Give it a go this year, it's totally worth it.

Sponge Candy FAQ

If you want to make your own candy, the following tools with come in handy!

1a. Candy Thermometer (makes boiling sugar a lot easier)
1b. Digital Candy Thermometer (My new favorite!)

2. Heavy pot with tall sides

3a. Parchment paper
3b. Silpats

4. Pastry scraper

5. Cookie sheets

6. Candy molds (they are super cheap, between $2-3 a piece!)

7. Plastic spatulas

8. Stand mixer or Hand mixer (you'll develop some mean biceps using a hand mixer!)
9. Gloves (you can get these at Michaels or other craft store)
10. Candy dipping tools