Making candy at home reads like a straightforward job: boil water and sugar, basically. But in practice, it’s loads of time standing over a stove. Food science maestro Harold McGee suggests your microwave makes homemade gifts and sweet snacks much easier.
McGee explains why boiling sugar and water together requires constant attention and stirring, so as not to scorch or bubble over. Use a microwave instead, and you just want to jump in every short time to scrape down sides and stir:
The microwave oven is way better fitted to the task. Nearly the complete microwave energy goes directly into the water molecules, and evenly, from all directions whilst. It heats the syrup right away, and there’s no chance that one part shall be hotter than its boiling point and scorch.
Included with the item are recipes for microwave nut brittle , pralines , and that C.S. Lewis favorite, Turkish delight . Whenever you’re within the mood to make gifts or supplement your individual stash, try our recent findings of icicle candy , cotton candy , and gummi candy .
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