Fruit Candy Recipe

Easy Chocolate CakeFruit Candy RecipePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Fruit Candy RecipeFruit Candy, with its inherently sweet flavor, is a natural ingredient for candy. Many fruits pair well with Chocolate and Nut, and can also shine as the main flavor in Candies ranging from hard lollipops to jellies. Whether you prefer citrus or tropical fruits, bananas or berries.Related : Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe Related : Fruit Candy Recipe By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide ~ Fruit Candy Recipe, Easy Chocolate C...
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Glace Fruit

Easy Chocolate CakeGlacé FruitPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Glacé FruitDefinition: Often, Glacé Fruit is simply another name for Fruit Candy. Sometimes, the term glacé fruit is used to refer to a finishing process wherein candied fruit is moistened, then dipped in ultra-concentrated sugar syrup and left to dry, thus creating a finishing glaze.Related : Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe Related : Glacé Fruit By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide ~ Glacé Fruit, Easy Chocolate C...
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How to Store Nuts

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Store NutsPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Store NutsBecause of the high oil content many Nuts have, they have a limited shelf life and should be properly Stored to prolong their life. Salted Nuts go rancid more quickly, so they are rarely used in commercial candymaking, however, salted Nuts are fine for home use if you know the Candies will be consumed quickly. Store your Nuts in airtight containers or Ziploc bags in the freezer, rather than at room temperature. Nuts that have been frozen can be toasted or Chopped straight from the freezer without problems. When stored this way, most Nuts will...
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How to Chop Nuts

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Chop NutsPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Chop NutsFor many Nuts Candies, the recipe requires that the Nuts be Chopped. Depending on how finely the Nuts should be chopped, this task can be done by hand or with a food processor. If a recipe calls for “finely chopped” or “finely ground Nuts,” it is easiest to use a food processor. Place a small Almonds of Nuts in the processor, and pulse quickly several times. Nuts have a great deal of oil, so it is easy to over-process Nuts and end up with Nuts butter if you are not carefully monitoring them. Do the Nuts in small batches to ensure even chopping.If...
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How to Roast and Skin Nuts

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Roast and Skin NutsPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Roast and Skin NutsNuts are a great addition to many Candies. Their crunch can offset chewy or soft candies, while their slightly savory, slightly sweet flavor is a good counterpoint to Sugar and Chocolate. Hazelnuts, Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and macadamias are the most common nuts called for in candy recipes, although others can also be used. Because some recipes require Skinning Nut, Storing Nut, Chopping Nut or Roasting Nut, knowing how to prepare nuts for candymaking is essential for successful nut confections.How to...
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A Guide to Cream

Easy Chocolate CakeA Guide to CreamPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake A Guide to CreamStanding in front of the dairy case can be a daunting experience—who knew there were so many different types of Cream? Understanding their differences is key to selecting the right cream for your needs. Cream is obtained by skimming the top layer of butterfat from milk, and it is categorized by its fat content below.* Half and Half: half milk and half cream mixed together, with a fat content between 10-15%. It adds a richness milk does not, but is not thick enough to replace cream in recipes that call for cream. It will not whip like cream, either.*...
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A Guide to Sugar

Easy Chocolate CakeA Guide to SugarPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake A Guide to SugarOne thing most candy recipes have in common is their copious use of Sugar. It’s important to know the distinctions between different types of Sugar products, so that your Candies are successful.* Granulated Sugar: This is derived from either beets or sugarcane, and when a recipe calls for “Sugar” or “white Sugar,” it is referring to granulated Sugar.* Brown Sugar: This is granulated Sugar with molasses added. It comes in “light” and “dark” varieties; light brown Sugar has a milder flavor and is usually recommended for candy making. Brown Sugar...
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How to Use Chocolate Transfer Sheets

Easy Chocolate CakeHow to Use Chocolate Transfer SheetsPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake How to Use Chocolate Transfer SheetsPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeHave you ever seen a cake wrapped with a seamless band of glossy decorated Chocolate, and wondered how this effect was accomplished? This seemingly complicated decorating trick is actually very easy to do, and requires only a few special ingredients. This tutorial will show you How to use Chocolate Transfer Sheets to wrap a cake in Chocolate and create Chocolate cut-outs to decorate the top of your cake. There is an additional tutorial with several different examples of using...
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Bitter Chocolate

Easy Chocolate CakeBitter ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Bitter ChocolateUnsweetened or Bitter Chocolate is Chocolate without any type of sweetener added. It is often used in baking and other projects in which the cook wants to personally adjust the level of sweetness. Bitter Chocolate is also the base for all over Chocolate products, since it is Chocolate in its pure and unadulterated form. As most people who have tried to nibble on a piece of Baking Chocolate know, Bitter Chocolate is indeed bitter, and highly unpalatable.Chocolate Making starts with harvesting the pods of the Cacao plant, Theobroma cacao, native...
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Chocolate Molds

Easy Chocolate CakeChocolate MoldsPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Chocolate MoldsChocolate Molds are molds which are designed to be used in candy-making, for the production of both filled and solid Chocolates. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes which can be used to produce a dizzying array of Chocolates. The best Chocolate Molds are made from silicone or metal, both of which have very high heat resistance. Less expensive Chocolate Molds made from plastic are also available, but they must be used carefully, as the heated Chocolate used in candy-making can melt the molds if it is not handled properly.When cooks make filled...
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The History of Chocolate

Easy Chocolate CakeThe History of ChocolatePicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake The History of ChocolateThe History of Chocolate of the world's most favorite foods is filled with intrigue, political maneuvering, and innovation. The path from a fermented alcoholic drink to a candy bar at the corner store has been marked by numerous twists and turns, and even today, the world of Chocolate is filled with secrets, ethical controversy, and constant new developments. Chocolate is a multibillion dollar industry, and it should come as no surprise to learn that The History of Chocolate is closely intertwined with the history of colonial expansion,...
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Chocolate Maker

Easy Chocolate CakeChocolate MakerPicture Of Easy Chocolate CakeEasy Chocolate Cake Chocolate MakerA Chocolate Maker is a person who produces Chocolate out of freshly harvested Cacao beans. The profession is often confused with being a chocolatier, a person who Flavors already prepared Chocolate with other ingredients, such as flavor extracts, citrus zest, or nuts, and molds it into individual pieces before decorating them. Chocolate Making is generally a long scientific process that requires precise techniques to ensure the most flavorful product.The process of Chocolate Making begins with the harvesting of Cacao Beans, husked seeds that grow...
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