Autumn Carpenter - The Complete Photo Guide to Candy Making

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Digital edition published in 2014

Digital edition: 978-1-62788-003-9
Softcover edition: 978-1-58923-791-9

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Introduction

Whether you are making candy for your family, for a party, or for gift giving, there are sure to be recipes to please. Candy making is an art and a science project. It can be easy, but there are steps and techniques that must be followed for success. If you are a beginning candy maker, this book will serve as a step-by-step course in candy making. If you are an experienced or advanced candy maker, use this book to try new recipes and pick up some new tips.

This book is divided into several sections. This first section covers the tools, ingredients, and basic information you will need to know before you begin. The sections that follow each focus on a type of candy and contain various recipes, step-by-step technique instruction, and full-color photographs. Tips and troubleshooting are provided throughout to ensure picture-perfect and delicious candy. Refer to the handy glossary on when you encounter an unfamiliar word or phrase.

Some candies are quick and simple, while other candies, especially those that require a thermometer, are a little trickier. If the candy doesnt turn out the first time, do not be discouraged or disappointed, as it takes time to master some of the recipes. I remember the first time I made caramel. It had dark chunks and did not set up properly. I knew the caramel could be made to perfection because my grandma and mother had been using the same recipe for years! I did not become discouraged and I tried again. My caramel came out perfectly on my next attempt.

Candy making is in my blood. I have been around candy makers since the day I was born. Many of the recipes in this book are the originals that have been handed down from my grandmother and mother. Other recipes have been modified and modernized. While it would not be possible to write a book that has every candy recipe in the world, this book covers the most common and my favorites that are tested, tried, and true. I hope you enjoy the book and this collection of recipes; most of all, I hope you find new favorites to pass down to your family for generations to come.