To prepare a delicious sugar candy, follow these detailed steps that will enrich your culinary experience. We start by dissolving the sugar in water. It is important to use an adequate amount of water to allow the sugar to dissolve completely without forming crystals. Once the sugar is fully dissolved, transfer the mixture to a cooking pot, preferably made of stainless steel, to avoid chemical reactions with other metals.
Place the pot over medium heat and begin to boil the mixture, being careful to clean the edges of the pot with a brush dipped in water. This method will help you eliminate any sugar crystals that may form on the walls of the pot, ensuring that the syrup remains smooth and homogeneous. Continue to boil the mixture, keeping in mind that the temperature will rise quickly.
When the mixture begins to thicken, meaning it reaches a thicker consistency, it is time to add liquid glucose or honey. These ingredients not only enhance the flavor of the syrup but also help achieve a finer texture, preventing sugar crystallization. After adding the glucose, continue to boil the mixture.
To check if the syrup is ready, take a sample. By pouring a few drops of the mixture into cold water, observe how it behaves. If the drops form a sticky ball, this is a sign that the syrup has reached the desired consistency. At this point, you can prepare a marble slab or a marble table, which you moisten with cold water. This step will prevent the candies from sticking to the surface.
Carefully pour the hot syrup onto the marble slab, ensuring you keep your distance to avoid burns. After pouring the syrup, lightly sprinkle it on the surface with cold water to help it cool evenly. Let it cool slightly, then start the process of kneading. Using a wooden paddle, stir the syrup energetically, or for a more efficient result, you can use a mixer. Continue to mix until the mixture turns white and becomes shiny, a sign that it has reached the perfect consistency for forming candies. This is a crucial step, as the final consistency will influence the texture and appearance of your final product. Once you have achieved the desired result, you can shape the candies into various forms, creating sweet delicacies that will delight anyone who tastes them.
Place the pot over medium heat and begin to boil the mixture, being careful to clean the edges of the pot with a brush dipped in water. This method will help you eliminate any sugar crystals that may form on the walls of the pot, ensuring that the syrup remains smooth and homogeneous. Continue to boil the mixture, keeping in mind that the temperature will rise quickly.
When the mixture begins to thicken, meaning it reaches a thicker consistency, it is time to add liquid glucose or honey. These ingredients not only enhance the flavor of the syrup but also help achieve a finer texture, preventing sugar crystallization. After adding the glucose, continue to boil the mixture.
To check if the syrup is ready, take a sample. By pouring a few drops of the mixture into cold water, observe how it behaves. If the drops form a sticky ball, this is a sign that the syrup has reached the desired consistency. At this point, you can prepare a marble slab or a marble table, which you moisten with cold water. This step will prevent the candies from sticking to the surface.
Carefully pour the hot syrup onto the marble slab, ensuring you keep your distance to avoid burns. After pouring the syrup, lightly sprinkle it on the surface with cold water to help it cool evenly. Let it cool slightly, then start the process of kneading. Using a wooden paddle, stir the syrup energetically, or for a more efficient result, you can use a mixer. Continue to mix until the mixture turns white and becomes shiny, a sign that it has reached the perfect consistency for forming candies. This is a crucial step, as the final consistency will influence the texture and appearance of your final product. Once you have achieved the desired result, you can shape the candies into various forms, creating sweet delicacies that will delight anyone who tastes them.
Ingredients
sugar 1 kg glucose 100g (I used honey) water 500ml