Candy Thermometer Tutorial

[@gotbordercollies]

Once a teacher always a teacher - BRAVO!

[@marthaanthis3980]

I’ve never used a candy thermometer. Thanks for teaching us!

[@lauraleecreasy5049]

I first used the stainless steel thermometer (2nd example) 52 years ago when I took home ec as a senior in high school. I loved it so much that I convinced my mother to buy one.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

They are really nice. We appreciate that you've watched our channel and we wish you a very Merry Christmas.

[@patriciasimpson4618]

Clear and succinct with expert videographer support! I am loving all your Christmas videos. Thank you for your gracious gift of knowledge.

[@DaleRussell2]

Great job Tom! Now I know everything I need to know about cooking thermometers! Thanx! 👍👍👍

[@brendaengland7212]

Excellent tutorial love your explanation so easy to understand

[@blanchemcvey101]

Great info.Thank you. Love all your videos. I live in Florida but was born and raised in Rectorville,you speak my language.God bless

[@4magnels494]

You guys are so thoughtful! You work together so well! I really appreciate all the time and thought you both put in to your videos. You give me the confidence to try making new things. My family really love every one of your recipes I've made!! They send their thanks to you too!!😊

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Oh how funny! I looked up the Polder candy thermometer last night! I love all the doo dads and play pretty’s you use in your kitchen! Thank you for the tutorial! ❤ 😊

[@carolyen]

Thank you for your concise & informative session. It was useful to hear the pros & cons for each type of thermometer you presented. 😊

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

That was a great tutorial on the candy thermometer. Thank you both for sharing with us. Fred.

[@Loretta318]

Thank you for sharing this, I've never used a Candy thermometer, truly appreciated 😊

[@REDWASP777]

Thank You Tom & Melissa For This Great Tutorial! 😊

[@KarenP986]

Great job teaching us!!! Really awesome job by both of you! Taking time to this was awesome. A+ job!!!!

[@cynthiajames5656]

I just watched your tutorial on candy thermometers. You explained each one so well. The only one I have ever used is the like the first one you talked about. I never cared for it for the same reasons you mentioned. I'll have to find one like the second one you discussed. Thank you very much! 😊

[@missdee153]

This has quickly became one of my FAVORITE cooking/recipe channels on KZbin! Simple, precise, no frills... Thank you for sharing your kitchen, kindness, and time with us! You are appreciated.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! We really do appreciate those kind words! Thank you so much for watching our channel. We hope you find many recipes to enjoy! Merry Christmas!

[@NancyMoore-e4o]

Thank you so much, Tom and Melissa! I have never had a candy thermometer, so I usually don't make candy that needs one. My mom always did the ice water test, but I never got the hang of it. Now I know what to get. Perfect timing, too, with the holidays coming. 👍

[@ramonagatewood2019]

Thank you for the tutorial. I think that's probably why my divinity didn't work out last year. I have a candy thermometer, but I lowered the clip as far as I could to make sure the thermometer was in the syrup, and I know it rested on the bottom of the pan.

[@susangerardo-stewart1868]

Once again, Tom and Melissa. Hitting it out of the ball park!!!

[@PretirementDays]

Needed video, thanks. Some don't know

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Thank you so much for this explanation! Cooking by temperature can be difficult for some. 😊

[@deborahmower8539]

I always had just the tube type and never cared for it much. Thanks for the great comparison.

[@triciapapapietro3558]

Same here. And exactly what he explained, was happening with the bottom touching the pan, then I’d adjust it, so it definitely wasn’t reading correctly.

[@donnakissinger1694]

Thank you so much this has been most helpful. I’ve always been afraid of these things.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Great tutorial! Just something to consider, water boils at 212F at sea level, but not at high elevations.

[@debbellable]

Thank you for clear explanation of using a candy thermometer. I was taught the old way by my mother using cold water in a clear glass and checking for a soft ball, which is great info but it is time consuming.

[@robingastonia]

Thank you so much. I have the glass tube kind but I really think that part of the bottom is gone. I bought one the other day and I purchased the kind that the bottom has metal and sits on the bottom of the pan. Thank you so much for the learning about cany thermometer. I am ready to make some of your recipes with my new gadget especially your divinity. I have really enjoyed your 12 days of Christmas. I have printed all of the off. I copied and pasted them, then printed. I have all my recipes in a file on my laptop

[@Georgiaonmymind862]

Thank you both very much! I don’t know much about thermometers!

[@AZCanner]

Thank you for the tutorial. I have one type of thermometer. The orange one is what I have. This has been a really big help.

[@laall1086]

This really helps, thank you so much. I bought my first candy thermometer to make your wonderful fudge! I love the 12 days of Christmas videos and hope you continue this each year. Merry Christmas to you both!

[@marlenehod]

Thank you for the information. One question I have is what is the difference between a meat thermometer and a candy thermometer? Some people say they are interchangeable, and some say they are not.

[@triciapapapietro3558]

Excellent! Thank you for taking time to do this! I still need to get caught up on the most recent video. All are fabulous and a lot of work to do it every day. I attempted the fudge last night; it was a semi disaster!😅 The taste was great, but it didn’t set up… user error! Our craft store has the type of thermometer you use, I will get it and try this again… today. I’m not giving up. You and Melissa are great! The folks at your school must have been so sad to see you go!

[@preese100]

Outstanding tutorial! You guys are phenomenal

[@hayleywoodcox6550]

I was just commeting to my spouse the other day that you guys are good people 🙂🙂🙂

[@DonnaAcrey]

Great subject to bring up, my question may be dumb but I've always wondered, can a "meat" thermometer be used to make candy? I just don't understand what's the difference, I'm loving your channel! Godspeed

[@bigbubblespopacord4194]

Yes that’s my question as well ❤️

[@dennisholtby2140]

212 degrees or 180 degrees has to be the same no matter how it's measured. Ease of use has to be the difference between thermometers.

[@margosvintagevibes5024]

I’ve needed to know this information for years! I have broken a couple of the old style glass ones, so will invest in the metal type. Thanks for sharing!

[@ja_Iam]

Great Video!!! I’ve never owned one. My Mom and Grandma’s had them. I’m going to add this to my kitchen toolbox 😉

[@shayroo]

Thank you for the details. I had no idea how to use a candy thermometer

[@Eddie81992]

I like information all this was in his comparison to multiple different versions and the dues and don’ts I’m making candy apples for my first time today and I feel pretty confident I’ll get an accurate reading

[@alixp3411]

Thank you for giving a great explanation on those!!

[@carolynadkins1887]

It does help. I was looking at them a few days ago. Thanks ❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Excellent tutorial. Merry Christmas

[@SheJay_1]

Thank you Tom and Melissa 🙏❤️🙏

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome.

[@ellensippel8413]

Thank you for doing this. Very informative. Maybe you can do one on your Kitchen Aid mixer. I only own a handheld mixer but after watching you use yours, I think I will save up for one!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We appreciate your nice words and that you watched our video. We really do enjoy our stand mixer. It's very nice and convenient to use. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend and a very Merry Christmas.

[@crissytate4933]

Ty so much great job explaining I have the tube one but love the second one wil have to get one but your third one is a trick if its right on the money thanks again both of you Always God's Blessings to both of you❤

[@wende.with.an.e]

Simple and to the point, thank you!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You're welcome! We hope it's helpful. Thank you so much for watching.

[@cathylee7423]

Thank you Melissa. Merry Christmas y'all!🎄

[@dorian5689]

Very good explanation. ❤ Thank you. 😊

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This was a great video, Mr. Tom.

[@BamaCyn]

Awesome teaching video. Merry Christmas Blessings 🛐🎄

[@beverlyhall228]

Thank you for the lesson.

[@bettypecoraro8104]

Thank you for this video! 🎄

[@MonicaM96]

3:02 taught me something new, gotta have accuracy.

[@meletiawike3766]

Thank you for this information.

[@robynhigginbotham6468]

Great info! Thanks!

[@SheJay_1]

My new candy thermometer will be here Wednesday!! My old tube one failed me after all these years!! 😭 Didn't know until my fudge got ruined. I do have a digital but, I get tired of turning it off and on. Lol. I'm getting a stainless steel with adjustable pot hook for the small and big batch!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Those will be wonderful additions to your kitchen. Enjoy! Have a very Merry Christmas!

[@nancystocker357]

Thanks for the video!

[@Whiteflower-s9s]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@sylviamarques4822]

Yes I used the Taylor thermometer and I couldn't read it correctly it had condensation and my fudge didn't set, so I tried to recook it and now its like tootsie rolls gummy. Thank you for this video. I will buy a new one.

[@VJaber]

I thought you had a handgun on the counter to begin with. LOL A question about the laser one: does it tell you when you're at, say, the hard ball temperature or do you have to know what that magic number is? I hope that makes sense. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@johankeyter3248]

Thank you for a very informative video from an excellent teacher. So well explained. When can we expect a recipe book that we can buy ? May you have a blessed Christmas and may all your dreams come true in 2014 Kind regards Johan Keyter Cape Town South Africa

[@hayleywoodcox6550]

So informative 👍👍👍 What grade and subject did you teach?

[@ClaraCurry-p6h]

Wish you would do more of these

[@paular9390]

Wonderful video as are all of yours. Next we will probably need exercise videos Lol

[@theresajones7920]

The 1st thermometer,I don’t like that it fogs on the inside when I wash it.When making “candies “,I make multiple batches back to back.I have another thermometer like the 1st,it is totally enclosed instead of the “lid” like you showed.It doesn’t fog.The 2nd,I washed it and the numbers washed off.But I really like that 1.The digital thermometer,I don’t trust that it is accurate.I didn’t think to test it lol.

[@patricialee1477]

great tutoral

[@debrabinkley5012]

Thank you so much!

[@BrianJoslyn]

I believe I would also prefer the second one you showed.

[@rogerjetters2269]

Thank you for sharing. Sincerely, Karen Jetters

[@brendasterling4050]

Can you use a regular thermometer for candy?

[@andronicase]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have always been uncomfortable about using a candy thermometer; so, I just don’t. I know I am going to feel much more comfortable now using one. Now all I have to do is go out and purchase one.LOL. BTW, Does anybody know if I could use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature of fat for frying?

[@dorisscott3133]

Most all candy recipes are formulated for a sea level reading (212 degrees), All thermometers should be checked for your altitude and accuracy......they will vary and nothing will be wrong with the unit. You may be living a few hundred to a few thousand feet above sea level but with these directions your thermometer will work perfectly, As Tom said readability is very important. Put your thermometer in a pot of water and when it has boiled a full boil for 2 or 3 minutes take a reading. If it reads BELOW 212,,,,, SUBTRACT the difference.....from every recipe......at my house (I AM AT 6600 FEET) water boils at 200 degrees, I SUBTRACT 12 degrees from every recipe. If by chance your thermometer reads ABOVE 212 degrees ADD the difference to every recipe and it will work for you. I have several different units and the one I like best is a tube type, much like Tom's that I bought at a flea market for 25 cents. I just check with a wooden spoon to keep it off the bottom of the pan. Thanks Melissa and Tom for your delightful recipes and great instructions.....you do a terrific job.

[@edwardnash7411]

very nice video will help a lot of people thank you❤🙏

[@YoYogaming009]

sir i have a question I take sugar and water and liquid glucose . i put theremometer inside but it does not goes above 204 F Does it takes so much time to go at 240f?

[@demitaylor8873]

Hmm I wonder if you can use the battery thermometer to check for fevers too??? Ot would save money lol..

[@jill.yesterdaysmemories]

What brand is the metal one?Where can you purchase one like that?

[@denverthelast1]

Thank you

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You're welcome! We had several people asking questions about using a thermometer so we hoped this would be helpful. Glad to have you at the table with us.

[@sharonhemmeter]

Can it be used to regulate oil temp?

[@georgeedwards4083]

This is a question about another video you had and something happen about half way into the video and I lost connection and I have not been able to find it again can you tell me how to find it. It is a video with you showing how to make Mac and cheese and you used Velveeta cheese in it..

[@bowed305]

In the KZbin search bar, just put, "Macaroni and Cheese - extra cheesy with a surprise ingredient- a favorite with everyone", and it should take you there. You can also just put, "Come Sit At My Table Mac And Cheese", and it should take you there.

[@SheJay_1]

Some recipes I have use Celsius, now I won't have to look up the conversion!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That's true!

[@ruthmulton3546]

😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for watching!

[@joannbishop892]

This is probably a stupid question. How do you clean them? Can you immerse them in water?

[@junephillips8762]

I always test mine first in boiling water to check its accuracy.

[@georgeedwards4083]

Thank you I have one of the first on Ed you showed and I do not like it at all

[@kimmmaknerhof3328]

What are the prices?