Candy-Making Basics & Recipes

It's National Candy Month! At About.com, we're lucky to have a fantastic Candy Expert who always dazzles us with her incredible-looking, incredible-tasting creations. From Chocolate-Raspberry Truffles tohomemade gummy worms, here are a few of our favorite ways to get our sugar fix. Candy-Making Basics  Though making candy may seem simple, it often requires special tools and techniques to achieve confectionary perfection. Learn more with the helpful tips and candy-making guides from our Expert Elizabeth LaBau. How to Test the Temperature of Sugar 14 Candies That Can Be Made in a Microwave An Illustrated Guide to Helpful Candy Tools Sensational Sugar  Sugar is the foundation of candy-making; it can be transformed into countless forms, from smooth and shiny to jagged and crunchy. Try these toffees, lollipops, and more! Cinnamon Candy-Coated Apples Salted Caramel Lollipops Easy Saltine Toffee Truffle Mania  Ah, truffles. So decadent, bite-sized, and rich! They're the perfect antidote to a candy craving where you just need a little nibble of something. Check out our step-by-step guide to making basic truffles, or try one of the fantastic varieties below! Chocolate Sour Cream Truffles Oatmeal Cookie Dough Truffles Adorable Doughnut Truffles Fruit and Nut Delights  Fruit and nuts make ideal bases for chocolate-dipped and candy-coated treats. Stick to the classics with Chocolate-Covered Cherries or let your fruit flag fly with one of the treasures below. (c) 2011 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc. Vegan Chocolate-Coconut Truffles (c) 2007 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com Cherry-Almond Clusters Mango Marshmallows (C) 2012 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.

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