How They're Made: Pecan Turtles

[@pattimessenger6214]

It has been a joy to watch Hercules Candy grow from tiny batches of candy in the basement, to moving to your new store, learning and developing new techniques, bringing on employees to help with making, packaging and selling candy. I remember Steve dropping caramel with a spoon. It was a joy watching you thrive and survive through the pandemic. I’ve been watching since No Egg Craig days. I’m so happy for your success!

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks for all the support Patti!

[@em......]

Aww, Steve and his script. That was so cute.

[@MrStalkerhunter]

I thought when they Pecan I thought Pecan the animal bird covered in chocolate with the 🐢

[@markdoherty3718]

Did I hear a turtle scream while being cut in half? Lol!

[@HerculesCandy]

It was screams of joy!

[@elangomattab]

I laughed out loud at that. That scream is called a 'Wilhelm Scream' and can be heard in lots and lots of TV shows and movies for the last 70 years now.

[@charlottestevens9352]

It screaming for chocolate

[@GenieKR]

Lol, yeah I had to rewind it just to make sure that was what I heard, and then had a good laugh. :-)

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Uncle Joe! And his hot caramel history lesson 😂

[@lauralinash5341]

Love the little scream 😱 in the background when he cut the double carmel apart, your sound effects are awsome!

[@HerculesCandy]

I did too 😂

[@webfeetplatypattypus]

i deal with a lot of anxiety and anxiety attacks on a day to day basis but after discovering this channel i often leave your videos playing in the background and it makes me feel calm. i dont know how to explain this feeling but thank you for your content :)

[@kristenkraemer5357]

You would love some ASMR videos then!

[@veramungin8161]

Stay blessed

[@deborahriley1166]

They are a peaceful family ☺️

[@pattiimburgia1882]

Praying God’s peace for you…the peace that passes understanding ❤

[@MelwasSmallAdventures]

We neeeed a video of the giant peanut butter cups! 🤞😋 Please! 💗

[@SandraOranje]

I second that! 🙋‍♀️

[@pcluvvw7129]

Chocolate, caramel and nuts, oh my!!!

[@annapnut]

Now it’s officially a ✨good morning✨

[@amargaridaferreira]

These videos help my anxiety

[@marissa0894]

That looks like a much more efficient way to make turtles, omg. I’m taking notes

[@HerculesCandy]

All ya need is a funnel and a stick!

[@moonbear5929]

Pecan milk chocolate turtles are the best, my favorite!

[@HerculesCandy]

They're very popular!

[@debbierellim6474]

Dark chocolate turtles, yummy!!

[@connieburian5848]

It’s nice to see Joe and Max. I still miss them. Hope they are doing well.

[@FiveCentBuilds]

“Where are the turtles?!?!?”- Michael Scott

[@mrscalifdreamer]

Yum! I make these too but I use butter to thin out my caramel and then sprinkle, very little, the tops with sea salt after they’re covered in chocolate. Also for do-it-yourselfers, place a thin layer of chocolate in a parchment paper lined rectangular cake pan. Then place a layer of pecans or whatever nuts you want. Then cover these layers with caramel. Put in refrigerator. In ten minutes take it out and place the top layer of chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt if you want. Put back in fridge for ten minutes and then cut into small squares. Less time consuming for those of us that don’t have a chocolate enrober! Lol

[@xolio1993]

That’s actually really smart, thanks!!!

[@xolio1993]

I just laid a tray of pecans did blobs of caramel and then when they set I just put a few into a bowl of melted chocolate and used a fork to get rid of the excess.

[@mrscalifdreamer]

@@xolio1993 first time I did it by dipping in chocolate too….but we have a very large family and get togethers are huge. If I dipped, I’d be dipping for at least 2-3 days. Dipping does make them look prettier!

[@jackandjill9065]

What type caramel do you use, or do you make it yourselves? Thanks

[@mrscalifdreamer]

@@jackandjill9065 I used the Brach’s caramels that come in little squares…individually wrapped. I put a little butter in the pan when melting them.

[@TheDivasoprano]

Ah Steve is always good for a chuckle.

[@SandraOranje]

I remember Steve back in the day when it was it was done practically in slow motion compared to now. Also Steve and Max always had to check the bottoms of each turtle if it was fully covered. This is so much better. #iykyk 😉❤❤

[@slapstickdome9797]

I have watched you from the time in your basement!! Always love your “don’t take yourself so seriously’ attitude. Yet candy is high standard. Thanks for another chuckle and now I am drooling for some chocolate!!! 👍❤️

[@quarterlimit5838]

The scream when the turtles were divided. 🤣

[@1HeartCell]

"That something that people could make at home" So thats how marketing works!

[@ybunnygurl]

If course you can do it at home... But it won't tase the same.

[@kaitlynk4615]

Lol I am one of the short people who bugs the tall ones to grab things off shelves for me. I'm only 5' 😆 to all the tall people out there, thank you!

[@ThePuglover98]

Same, with my roomies now I usually just call out "Hey tall personnnnn" (I live w 2 tall ppl) and they come and grab stuff for me 😂

[@Uniquelyyours1]

This candy is the goodest. Great vidya, Craig. Thanks, Hercules crew, for all you do:)

[@poptaku]

I like turtles!

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Anyone else dream of riding thru the enrober face up, mouth open? 🤩 Y’all are the best & I've really enjoyed watching your business grow over the years. Congratulations, you deserve it❣️

[@byronmurphy1977]

Well I am now 🤤

[@sierra565]

More Joe!

[@_evelyn_reyes_]

I would love a series where you go to small candy shops and try their homemade candy and rate it!

[@Thelifesoup]

I have really bad insomnia and your long videos always help me get to sleep at night! Thank you! I have seen every video on the channel at least twice lol. Keep up the great work ❤️

[@byronmurphy1977]

I'm glad we can help, also try WhispersRedASMR and Gentlewhisperingasmr. Byron Murphy Channel Moderator.

[@pattiwhaley1067]

It would be totally awesome to see them make a jumbo peanut butter cup like your mother talked about please!!!

[@jeanhorne5893]

Steve great job .God bless you all.

[@nathanchambers1006]

I've been watching for a while now and just figured out you guys are 30 minutes from my house. I brought the grandbabies in last week and they loved it. You're Peanut Butter Brittle took me back to my (very) younger years. It was the County Fair all over again. You have a customer for life!

[@marycanady8861]

The man said, "that's slow" and I realized I was impatiently drooling!

[@710Lino]

Steve at the end was the best part! lolol

[@Helloworld-ss5uv]

“When the enemies are scaling the walls they pour hot caramel on them” Ah yes, the prefect defensive tactic; to make the enemy so distracted by licking the scrumptious hot caramel off of themselves that they don’t notice you getting the upper hand in battle. VERY STRATEGIC SIR!👍

[@HerculesCandy]

It's how the Roman Empire was toppled!

[@Helloworld-ss5uv]

@@HerculesCandy So true! And the Gauls/Ottomans/many historical Chinese and English family lines and dynasties, etc. Practically every ancient empire was overthrown by way of confectionery

[@dardar1862]

Blessings dear friends! I love your channel and I have shared your information with people. I currently am in the middle of major foods changes. My arthritis really does not like sugar in any form so I have to remove all temptations. I’m sorry to say that I will have to unsubscribe from your wonderful channel to help myself through this change. I will share your channel again on Facebook then log off. Blessings to everyone, I have truly enjoyed getting to know you all!🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏

[@rebeccafoust2963]

I have also had to eliminate sugar and these luscious treats from my diet- but I come to Hercules videos for my sugar fix. I mentally enjoy all the treats they make without any guilt or pain. I have to go back to the old videos to watch some of the lusciousness from years past- Steve made chocolate covered cherries the way my Dad taught me-... so those are extra special. I cannot purchase candies but I can support my favorite candy company by watching videos and using the lovely calendar. Just wanted you to know unless the videos are complicating your issues- you can continue watching. If you need to leave- it is fully understood. I wish you well on your journey to better health and less pain. ... love from another subscriber.

[@dardar1862]

@@rebeccafoust2963 🙏 thanks 🙏

[@kayewilson8391]

I’m at work right now and I really really NEED some dark chocolate pecan turtles right now!

[@jubilantjane5149]

The turtles look delicious! It was nice of you to feature Uncle Joe today, Craig and Dylan. That turtle scream will keep me awake tonight! 🤣🤣🤣 The snippet of Steve at the end of the video was hilarious!

[@lydiafife8716]

I enjoyed this video so much - my mouth waters just looking at the pecans and caramel and chocolate 🍫 😳 😋 I’ve learned sooooo much about candy 🍭 and watching you all grow and develop your company and team has been delightful and inspiring. Thank you!!!!!

[@user-qm9ty3lk1k]

Katydids or turtles one of America's best inventions!!!yummy for my tummy!!!! Yum!!!! Yummmm!

[@janetraona9071]

I just love all your videos. The candy always looks good. The video editing is so terrific and I love the outros. They make me laugh and make me feel so much better.

[@chrissy82019]

Love your method of making turtles. I made them making look like actual turtles and it was a nightmare keeping the pecans the way the need to be.

[@jo6520]

If your Having a problem with the scale call the company to come and fix it. But I know your joking. The candy you sent me disappeared. So good...

[@richardmattingly7000]

They could almost make small guest packs named after family/employees like Trotting Terry Creams, Super Steve Sampler, and the Share'n Karen Assortment comes to mind. Though the Joe might be Wood is Splinters Turtles/Bark rings a bell as well and kudos on being open once more trust come the holidays there will be a line of customers out the door...🍭🍭

[@BG-yz7hh]

Me and my grandma have a shared love of chocolate turtles. When I was little I straight up believed the crunch was from the turtle shell.

[@claireisacamel]

Ooooo Dark Chocolate Turtles w/ a little salt?! Heaven!!

[@HerculesCandy]

Sea salt turtles have been in my idea file for a few years now - think we should pull the trigger?

[@claireisacamel]

@@HerculesCandy I’m biased, but I can’t see how that *wouldn’t* be crazy delicious!

[@Ashlee1985]

Steve is a natural actor :)

[@BeckyA59]

Fun video, I love watching that chocolate enrober

[@charlottestevens9352]

This method is high speed compared to the old ways

[@jillbuesch8063]

Steve good work at the end of video.

[@yrMomIsHere]

Love seeing the process for my fav candy!!! ❤️

[@michellelane6527]

😮just so satisfying . Would love to work for a day there😊😊😊😊

[@DisVietVetUSA]

How about hazelnuts and walnuts combo?

[@linzertube]

This is a great idea, to have shorter videos, and MORE of ‘em! 👏😜Greedily rubbing my hands together.

[@halfdozenjays8120]

Can we have a Joe only video. Even if it’s just clips of Joe. We love Uncle Joe. We love everyone

[@byronmurphy1977]

He has left and they are working on a video of his best bits.

[@justthetip96]

Steve is just so darn….good lol

[@HumbolSkitso]

had to hit the thumbs up just for Steve🤙🤙🤙

[@lmmateo78]

That would be so good if you made those into broken pieces that you can crumble over your vanilla ice cream. Now I got a major craving!! *sigh* lol 😊😉

[@LAdams-gn1xe]

Yummy turtle pieces!! Giant peanut butter cups?!! What?! 🥳

[@meowmeow8591]

Why are you breaking off the turtles' legs, heads, and tails?

[@samienos1891]

Omg! I just want to dive into that Carmel! Sooo amazing!

[@tracyheinold6927]

I make them at home for my home based business....thanks for all of your tips and tricks

[@martinmarrero3996]

I love the cashew turtles very much.

[@HerculesCandy]

Those are great too!

[@martinmarrero3996]

@@HerculesCandy the pecans are very good also.

[@karena2746]

I just know I'm going to end up shopping on your website when I get my paycheck in a few days. ☺🤤 the turtles look good👍

[@dawnpeterson6788]

My Mom's favorite candy are Turtles. They look awesome.

[@christrimble1924]

Hello chocolatiers chris here in Canada really enjoy watching 🍭

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

THANKYOU for your video !This has got to be the EASIEST way to make turtles ! I look forward to trying your recipe 😂😊😊❤❤❤

[@happycamper1372]

Here ya go Quick Steve👍

[@TxBreeze06]

I make these every year during the holidays.

[@claireisacamel]

Imma be honest, I’ve always made them as “turtle bars” at home hahahah it’s wildly quicker (but way less satisfying than a million tiny bloops of caramel) to just spread the caramel across the nuts, then do a layer of chocolate on the top and bottom hahaha

[@elizabethshaw734]

Hi! When I make them at home to give to friends and such I melt my caramel and add my nuts and then roll it into a ball sort of. Once the ball has set up a bit I dip it in chocolate. and make it more like a ball patty I hope you know what I'm trying to convey here! :-)

[@MrPokemonBro]

Wow! That was good!

[@cindyjefferson6442]

I❤️Caramel

[@MelwasSmallAdventures]

Yey, just in time! 😊

[@CJayHD]

That Wilhelm scream.

[@byronmurphy1977]

From most movies, I was trying desperately to remember the name.

[@Silv1a]

Ohh my, love these !!!😋

[@greeneyedevilwmn]

Why do the turtles go on the belt upside down? Never mind, Joe knew I was gonna ask that and he answered my question. Thanks Joe!

[@rebeccafoust2963]

2 problems are avoided- 1. the unevenness of the nut layer can get caught and cause a major traffic jam or a candy version of a major traffic accident. and 2. when the nut layer is facing down, not all the crevices underneath get fully covered in chocolate which in turn reduces the shelf live because the nuts goo stale too quick.

[@mactrek2]

I watch this channel and cry because living oitside of the country I can't get to taste any of your delicious candies. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😃

[@AhNee]

Friend of mine lives about half an hour away, so I showed her some of your videos and said you were open to the public again. Her response? "OMG, I HAVE TO GO THERE!!!!" So, watch for a gorgeous blonde with a smoky voice. I went from watching PapaBubble videos (hard candy with pictures in them) back to this. PapaBubble tends to get tedious.

[@marylynne9104]

Oh wow! I want these more than any sweet I have ever heard of. Candy heaven.

[@HerculesCandy]

We have them in stock right now! But who knows for how long? 🤷‍♂️ www.herculescandy.com/products/pecan-caramel-turtles-boxed-large?_pos=4&_sid=457a4508c&_ss=r

[@marylynne9104]

@@HerculesCandy - Thank you, wow, that’s great news. I live in the UK, would they survive our current heatwave? Would a cold pack last long enough to protect them? Edit: I just clicked your link and read about shipping. I guess I’d better wait for cooler weather, and hope you have them in stock then. I’m disappointed,but I’m sure they will taste all the sweeter for the anticipation. Addicted to the channel!

[@murixbob]

Are the pecans toasted before covering in caramel? I know when I use walnuts and pecans in baking I toast them in an oven and it brings out their flavor more.

[@xolio1993]

Toast them!!! It improves the flavor so much. Just let em cool before continuing :)

[@terrimcfarland1152]

Secrets are revealed! YUM!

[@wendypoole7041]

Please ask Joe to pass mark for nut knocking exam? And any study tips?

[@teresajones752]

Craig, why are the videos becoming so short? I love the longer videos!

[@fnjesusfreak]

LOL when the turtles wilhelmed when you separated them. XD

[@Valmtg]

Thumbs up because the video, prior purchased products, and the website are all good!👍👍👍

[@RealPhoenixRising]

Just bought my first order of candy for my family and I! Can’t wait to eat it while watching you make it! Nothing better! 🍬 🍫 🍭

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

Y'all great ! Thank you for keeping us happy during a pandemic !

[@user-bd3jc2wr3f]

You guys are such fun to watch I really enjoy your program

[@mvs1122]

They look so so good!

[@tashahernandez5374]

Yum I want some of those right about now. Have you guys ever done a video on chocolate drops? If so, I can't seem to find it..🤷🏼‍♀️

[@HerculesCandy]

No, but I can do that!

[@tashahernandez5374]

@@HerculesCandy Sweet! 🍫 Thanks! Can't wait!!

[@Stardust_4300]

Absolutely they should do one 😋😋😋

[@Salviamente_Celes]

i have three pecan trees. I will try on this!!

[@aisuru113]

I was pretty annoyed with myself when planning my vacation because I will be swinging through Syracuse on a Sunday instead of Saturday or Monday.

[@anne-marieolivier8318]

Steve on the green screen 😂👏🏼

[@AhNee]

What about a contest for someone to be an assistant for the day?

[@cornellacoppedge5747]

That was very soothing to me

[@marygonzales5957]

Really I could make at home!? That's exciting!

[@amuuron4837]

Craig, i do not want you guys to get in trouble because, Turtles are a candy made with pecans and caramel dipped in chocolate, with a shape resembling a turtle. The name is trademarked by DeMet's Candy Company.

[@catherina2611]

The medieval times (or the middle ages) ended around 1440-1450. Sugar was around but really expensive, more expensive than gold so I doubt it was tossed over the walls of castles. It wasn't until 1800 that sugar was a common staple.

[@wendyrobert9253]

Love you guys!!!

[@MelissaWB-ip1lw]

My favorite chocolates!!

[@ellenarelkin1238]

Please make. More👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NeilBlaiberg]

Chocolate came to Europe around 1528, so slightly after medieval times. However chocolate would have been insanely expensive so can't see it being used as a weapon. Then again, sugar was also a luxury so not sure I believe the whole "hot caramel instead of tar"...