Okay, so I’ve been wanting to make some hard candy for a while now, and I finally decided to give it a go using LorAnn oils. I found a bunch of recipes online, and it seemed pretty straightforward, so I thought, “Why not?” Let me tell you, it was a bit of an adventure, but a fun one!
First, I gathered all my ingredients and tools. I made sure I had my sugar, corn syrup, water, and of course, the LorAnn flavoring oils. I picked out a few different flavors, just to experiment a little. I also grabbed my candy thermometer, a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and some baking sheets lined with parchment paper. I wanted to be prepared, you know?
Next, I mixed the sugar, corn syrup, and water in the saucepan. I followed the recipe I found, which said to use two cups of sugar, two-thirds of a cup of corn syrup, and three-fourths of a cup of water. I put the pan on medium-high heat and started heating the mixture. Now, the recipe said not to stir it, so I just let it do its thing.
While the mixture was heating, I kept a close eye on the candy thermometer. This is super important because the temperature needs to reach 300 to 310 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s the hard-crack stage, and it’s what makes the candy turn out, well, hard! One recipe said that if the candy doesn’t harden, it’s probably because it didn’t get hot enough. So, I was determined not to make that mistake.
Once the mixture reached the right temperature, I quickly removed it from the heat and stirred in the LorAnn flavoring oil. I used about one dram of the oil, which is what the recipe recommended. I also added a few drops of food coloring to make the candy look pretty. I did one batch with cherry flavor and red color, and another with peppermint flavor and green color. Just trying to have some variety, you know?
After mixing in the flavor and color, I carefully poured the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. I tried to make small, round shapes, but I’m not going to lie, it was a little tricky! The mixture was very hot and sticky. But I managed, even if they weren’t perfectly round.
Then came the waiting game. I let the candy sit on the baking sheets to cool and harden. The recipes said it should take about 45 minutes, maybe a little longer. So, I just left them alone and tried to be patient. It was tough, though, because I was so eager to try them!
The Results
- Taste: The flavor was amazing! The cherry one was sweet and tangy, and the peppermint one was refreshing. The LorAnn oils really packed a punch.
- Texture: The candy was perfectly hard and crunchy, just like it should be. I was so relieved that it turned out right!
- Appearance: They weren’t the prettiest candies in the world, but they were homemade, so I was proud of them anyway.
Overall, I’d say my first attempt at making hard candy with LorAnn oils was a success. It was a bit challenging at times, especially when it came to pouring the hot mixture, but it was definitely worth it. I ended up with some delicious, flavorful hard candies that I could enjoy and share with friends. And you know what? One recipe said you can make these in under 10 minutes in the microwave, so maybe I’ll try that next time. Sounds even easier! If you’re thinking about trying it, I say go for it. Just be careful with the hot sugar, and make sure that thermometer hits the right temp!
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