Even professionals use one.
What do i need to make marble candy apples.
Recipe 2 cups of sugar 1 2 cup water 1 2 cup light corn syrup add flavor at 250 remove mr at 300 chefmaster food coloring for candy apples you must use a liquid gel food coloring sky blue rose.
Fill a pot with water bring to a boil then dip your apples about 5 8 seconds and wipe quickly with a paper towel.
For bubble free apples make sure the wax is cleaned off apples.
Choose a thermometer with a metal clamp that attaches to the side of the pan.
Although it is possible to make candy without one a glass candy thermometer is a must have for beginners.