And make note of these important candy stages: Soft ball (around 235ºF): Syrup added to cold water forms a "soft ball" that is fudge-like, super flexible and can flatten easily. Firm ball (around ...

In this guide, Candy Making Temperatures from Soft Ball to Hard Crack, we’ll walk you through the different stages, share ...

The key is in how hot you heat the mixture. Heated sugar solution passes through several candy stages, corresponding to the concentration of sugar in the mixture: Thread stage — occurs when the ...