To prepare sweet treats, you'll need candy making supplies. For instance, if you're making chocolates, you'll probably need molds. But, if you're making brittles, molds would not be necessary. Candy bars can be made with molds or forms, but they also can be made in a pan and then cut into bars or slices.
Because sugar is the main ingredient in most candy, when making just about every type of candy, except for sugar-free, you'll need some type of sugar on hand. Some recipes call for white sugar, some for brown sugar, some for maple syrup, molasses or corn syrup and some for a combination of all three.
Chocolate Candy Making Supplies
When making chocolate, you'll want to keep several different types and sizes of molds on hand. Chocolate bars come in a variety of sizes, and so should your candy bar molds. Individual molds for bite-size candies also come in handy. Because chocolate will easily melt, it's wise to keep wrappers on hand, as well as small boxes, for storing the candy. Empty checkbook boxes are the perfect size for chocolate candies. For the perfect gift-wrapped candy box, wrap a checkbook box in a plain color or in paper that has a photo on it, and add a ribbon.
Basic Candy Making Supplies
Certain containers, pots, pans and molds will be necessary to make candy, as will certain ingredients. Below is a beginner's list of essential candy making supplies.
Supplies and Equipment
Ingredients List
Storage of Candy Making Equipment
Candy making supplies should be stored in a cool place where candy molds will not get direct sunlight and where sugars and candy buttons will not melt or harden. Keep equipment such as candy thermometers, candy wrappers and molds in airtight plastic containers, where they will be free from dust and other debris.
With all these items stored away, you'll be able to make tasty presents for friends and family anytime.
 | Candy making can be fun for beginners, and the many varieties of homemade candies make it an ongoing challenge for the veteran. Christmas is the time of year most people try their hand at old-fashioned candies, such as divinity, peanut brittle, chocolate fudge, logs and southern pralines. Year round, these goodies can bring a smile of delight to the sweets lover. Valentine's Day is the perfect time for making gourmet candies like truffles, butter toffee and lollipops. Halloween calls for caramel, peanut clusters and popcorn balls. |
 | Making chocolate candy bars is not an easy or cheap task. It can be a time-consuming and tedious process. But chocolate made from scratch, without the added waxes and unnecessary flavors, is worth the extra work. |
 | If you're looking for a holiday gift that's inexpensive and homey, consider learning how to make caramel. Buttery and sweet, milk caramels are easy to make and fun to eat. Once you try these recipes, you'll be hooked, and a holiday tradition will be in place. |
If you want to impress your guests, try making these easy homemade marshmallows. They're perfect for topping off a cup of hot chocolate or for simply popping into your mouth as a quick treat. Making marshmallows is simple, and you'll savor the light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness so much more. |
Easy homemade vegan candy like nut brittles and fruit glace can be a great addition to your kitchen repertoire. Vegans and non-vegans alike are sure to smile when they catch a glimpse, a whiff, or a taste of homemade candy. |
