A digital candy thermometer is essential for making candy at home. It features a long metal probe that can read temperatures up to 400°F and can be attached to the side of the saucepan. It can also function as a timer and alarm. Care should be taken when using and cleaning the thermometer.
Temperature is an important part of making candy. When a person makes a batch of candy at home, such as marshmallows, toffees, or rock candy, he or she must heat a solution of sugar, water, and other ingredients to a certain temperature for the candy to reach the right consistency. The easiest way to determine if a candy recipe has reached the correct temperature is to use a digital candy thermometer. A digital candy thermometer usually features a long metal probe that the cook inserts into the candy to cook. Many thermometers can read temperatures up to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Usually, a digital candy thermometer comes with a metal clip so the cook can attach it to the side of the saucepan. The thermometer cutout on the pot prevents it from falling into the candy. Ideally, the probe on the digital candy thermometer will be long enough to reach the candy as it’s clipped to the pan but not so long that it touches the bottom of the pan. The probes of many thermometers generally measure between 7 and 12 inches.
The temperature is displayed on an LCD screen. Some thermometers only display the current temperature, while others also function as timers and clocks, and have space to display the current time or countdown timer. A cook can program most digital candy thermometers to trigger an alarm when the candy reaches the correct temperature. Many thermometers allow cooks to program multiple alarms at once and choose which alarm to use at any given time. In case the cook forgets what temperature he set the thermometer at, some will display the programmed temperature on the screen as well as the current temperature.
Some digital candy thermometers can also measure the temperature of other foods. Occasionally, a candy thermometer can double as a frying thermometer or as an instant-read thermometer for use in baking bread. A cook may also be able to use the thermometer to determine if the meat has reached the correct internal temperature.
A person should be careful when using a digital candy thermometer. He should wash the probe only by hand, wiping it with a wet, soapy sponge or sponge. The thermometer can be destroyed if you immerse the LCD display in water or wash the probe in the dishwasher. After using the thermometer, a cook should remove it from the candy using pot holders. The probe will be very hot after use and a person should avoid touching it directly or washing it until it has cooled down.
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