This is our MOST Popular Candy Cane Flavor!

This is our MOST Popular Candy Cane Flavor! Every year I would ask the kids who came to our candy cane making demonstrations what flavor they would like the most, and almost unanimously they would say WATERMELON! So we listened to the kids and now we have a hard time keeping our watermelon candy canes in stock!
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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 intro
00:55 adding flavoring
1:52 pouring the batch
7:29 pulling watermelon candy canes on the hook
12:00 pulling out watermelon candy canes
17:50 how to twist the watermelon candy cane
21:09 bagging watermelon candy canes
23:10 BONUS!
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💑 About Hercules Candy
Hercules Candy has been on Steve’s side of the family since 1910(ish). When he took over in the 70’s, he anticipated after 10 years of hard work, he could move the business out of the basement and into a real storefront. Unfortunately, it took until 2018 for that to happen, but hey at least it happened! Steve and Terry own the shop, Craig (the social media manager) is their son, Cara (wrapper and shipper extraordinaire who is poised to take over the shop one day) is their daughter and Leah (who doesn’t love being on camera and is very elusive) is their oldest daughter. Karen has been working for Hercules Candy since the twins (Craig and Cara) were about 6 months old and everybody else is a new recruit. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the 🔔 for more videos!
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[@tokyorosa]

I have to stop watching your videos, guys. I had a dream I was making dad jokes with Steve. So this is my last Hercules video. (Who are we kidding? I'm not going to stop watching. Lol.)

[@HerculesCandy]

See ya next video!

[@hawaiibound.]

​@@HerculesCandyHere's a fun fact: The first historical reference to the familiar cane shape goes back to 1670. The choir master at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany first bent the sugar-sticks into the shape of canes to represent a shepherd's staff. They were a gift to the children attending the Christmas Nativity pageant. But in another article I read, they claim that the candy cane was shaped like a "J" for "Jesus." The white represents the purity of Jesus, and the red is intended to represent the blood of Jesus Christ.

[@AmandaJ__]

Hahaha!

[@Thinking.Of.Some.Handle]

​@@hawaiibound.That's so cool

[@hawaiibound.]

@@Thinking.Of.Some.Handle I thought so too.

[@mshafer2006]

Hard to believe that I have been watching y’all’s videos for the last 6 years. Where has the time gone? Have always loved the channel. Very relaxing and informative also entertaining. Also, would like to know how Max is doing?

[@babychococat123]

those candy canes look ridiculously good. i love the variety in colors and unique pattern

[@HerculesCandy]

Thank you!

[@WerdnaNiraehs]

You guys started doing the bars more narrow when you started using the stirring sticks for the food coloring. Before that y'all would just knead it in so it wasn't really necessary to keep it as contained.

[@HerculesCandy]

You've been paying attention! Apparently closer than we have 😂

[@xxsparrowxx8568]

I think the randomness of the colors is way better than if they were symmetrical. They’re really pretty 🤗❤

[@pattiwhaley1067]

Cara is the candy cane boss you can't make them without her

[@HerculesCandy]

This is true

[@BeardedDragonMan1997]

@@HerculesCandyHope you guys have a blessed Thanksgiving ❤

[@glenbo2464]

Have you guys ever considered making candy sticks like the old fashioned kind to sell in all flavors ? Just make the canes with no hook in them. So many flavors you can fuse together too !

[@JayGillyon]

That is called rock

[@moyate11]

I came here to say this.

[@shejean]

I loved the Old-Fashioned Candy Sticks. I haven’t had those in years. I used to go crazy deciding with flavors to buy. Peppermint was my fave. But Rootbeer, Clove, Spearmint, heck, just about all flavors were delicious. P.S. I just found some on Amazon!!

[@Kimmyna1989]

I love the candy sticke

[@susans9617]

Watermelon candy canes? Sounds so delicious!

[@onemorething100]

True American spirit right here. Thanks for sharing your family with us.

[@sandi-midnight-mueller6550]

Oh yum!!! watermelon is one of my favorite candy flavors and its making me grab for a watermelon jolly rancher since I dont have any of your candy canes here... Sour green apple is amazing too!!

[@dianemisener7849]

This has become Christmas tradition holiday for me! Every year December comes and I start watching intensely! Love your family! Love how you guys make the candy amazing

[@withluvdee1046]

Love these videos with the whole family involved. ❤. Christmas is coming!!! 🍭🍭🍭

[@HerculesCandy]

It sure is!

[@Kimmyna1989]

I've ordered ribbon cand, from. Ypu. I got them and they were broken. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT. I didn't care. The candy was amazing. So broken or whole, it's the best candy.

[@RobinBoth-vp8yk]

Your candy canes are delicious works of art. In my most recent order I placed I included a peppermint one. Can't wait to receive it!! There is nothing like peppermint, it's just so classic & reminds me of Christmas. I'm thinking in my next order I'll have to get watermelon. I think my son would love it & me too!!❤❤🎄

[@tawannatm]

I'm missing Terry's cooking videos with all of you sitting down for dinner!

[@mariebernadette6794]

Thanks!! I literally was just downloading some videos while in wifi to watch later tonight. I was about to go into the channel and find ones I hadn’t seen yet. I thought “I need me some Andrianos”. Within moments I was notified of this new video! Lucky me!!

[@mariebernadette6794]

I’d also like to know if Julia and Scott are dating! If not, they should be. They are so cute together and bicker like a married couple!! Lol

[@Exiled.New.Yorker]

You should invite the Uncles into the new shop and do a KZbin Candy-Cane pull off between Quick Steve and his brothers. Maybe a couple of teams, with your cousins too. It's be fun to watch, and help get through the crunch season easier.

[@Mellmick26]

Have you ever made the chocolates that you put in your coffee mug before you pour in the coffee to flavour the coffee? I think some people call them chocolate bombs … they usually have some sort of flavour centre covered with medium to dark chocolate.

[@karenj.5910]

I got my spice- flavored hard candy this week! I am so happy!! The watermelon canes may be my next purchase.

[@HerculesCandy]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the spice candy so much!

[@lindajackson6180]

I remember going to their shop downstairs in their house on Herman Street as a kid. It was so fascinating to watch them make candy!

[@claremccrory42]

Loved seeing Steve add yellow to the green colouring. Painting with candy! 😁 👍🎨

[@SheriLynNut]

Awww, y’all are so cute and wholesome and fun! Your dad is a beast on that hook!

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

So many laugh out loud moments! No matter the candy being made, it’s a party!🎉

[@sistagalsistagal8136]

What a happy family 🙏. I love watching your YT videos. ❤

[@YayWei320]

Cara’s technique is so satisfying 🩷💚

[@teijaflink2226]

She should get a bucket of beer just for that.

[@tjpfz6]

would love to see softer candy, something similar to fruit roll ups? love the videos

[@tinaragsdale2193]

I love watching you make the different kinds of candy. Very interesting.

[@bradykelso8682]

These are stunning videos! What a great group of candymasters! Cheers!

[@jaynedavis3388]

Please, please get your dachshund checked for hip dysplasia! It’s pretty common in low rider breeds & she might be “bad” because she’s in pain

[@irenemoran3493]

Love your videos! Thank You!

[@lorimarshall784]

I could watch these videos all day long🍭🍬🍫

[@equalityforall8418]

Watermelon flavor is my favorite too. And I'm 62:)

[@boujeemelanin]

“Yeah i have a Weiner…dog”😂😂

[@andrewsargent3183]

I wish you made candy cane sticks would ship better as an option for those that want them and if I ever order ribbi9n can and it came broken I would put it over ice cream

[@mandoleenebando429]

Love it its like stress relief watching your videos 💯👍🏿

[@katiebiddle4653]

Can some one tell Lea to take her dog to the vets that not good lifting up her leg like that at her age, she’s probs in a lot of pain to not be using it and to switch it probs her hips, I’m a a dog groomer of 8 years and I work at a dog hydro centre. Hope she’s ok x

[@calico097]

Nope it’s not the hip smaller dogs like that have the knee cap that dislocate it’s prone with smaller dogs.I also have a little wiener dog and she does the same thing it’s the knee cap.

[@xFF7xGIRLx]

I love the look of the ones that have more green.

[@hawaiibound.]

I think it would have looked better before the red part was pulled on the hook. It was a pretty red but now it's pink.

[@shirleydesrochers3319]

I just subscribed! I love watching this kind of stuff!

[@stevenduncan5739]

Have you ever considered using edible glitter when making your ribbon candy?

[@Cookie-ch9tp]

😋😋🤤🤤 drooling ❤❤love your candy!

[@quiltguy1906]

It seems to me you can slide the freshly-snipped cylinder of candy into the bag first, and while it's still soft, make the curve in the cane. Less chance of breakage than bagging it once it is cold and set.

[@user-eg3gl4tc9k]

Can y’all recommend a good candy cookbook? I love y’all’s channel and how yall enjoy each other’s company 🙏🏼❤️

[@pugcrazed]

Labor of love...wish I could work with you guys Happy Thanksgiving ❤

[@PatrickAirman]

Steve I love watching you work, always in a good mood.

[@luzraji76]

Steve as always, a handsome personality. 👍🏻

[@camilagilr.5198]

Julia talking about her dog's walking 😂😂hahah loved it

[@marciliberti]

Watching this in May 2024- just ordered your watermelon hard candy! Cheers from Cape May NJ

[@Watterpolo]

4:28 steve has a fair point

[@Casandra1959]

The watermelon looks so good😊

[@IndiaPaleAlt]

the old batches were wider because they didnt have a proper cooling table in the basement if i remember correctly

[@whataguy7032]

2:30......I was just thinking about how many times Steve has scraped that copper pot???!!!!!! Thousands, undoubtedly!

[@gizmoz]

just got my order soo good

[@taniaf.9576]

Watermelon with a sour green apple stripe. Yum!

[@SammiRoxx-co7xh]

I love your videos ❤

[@ameliadiaz8040]

All I'd like for Christmas 2024 are bubble gum and cotton candy flavored candy canes!

[@noname-ve7wo]

"I think thats what she said, i better go ask". The fear in that mans face lol.

[@quakerninja]

I like the clear wrapping so you can see what one has the golden ticket inside

[@holaholaoficial]

NUEVA SUSCRIPTORA Y AMIGA QUE BELLO CANAL GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR 🇲🇽🤗✨🎄✨

[@HerculesCandy]

Gracias para tu vista!

[@gant_123]

Just started back watching the videos! Where is Cooper? I haven't seen him in the few videos I've watched lately

[@danelleclark8307]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Cooper moved on to a new job over 4 weeks ago

[@marykoufalis7666]

​@@thatgirlinokc3975no way. In what video did they announce this?

[@seamripper0000]

Sticky said for years their most popular flavor was watermelon too. 🍉

[@HerculesCandy]

Makes sense, it tastes great!

[@KarenSanderson1]

Hey from Wisconsin!

[@HerculesCandy]

I love Wisconsin!

[@ELSKEETO]

Love the videos!! Do you sell candy cane glue?

[@LindaSpillman]

I love these guys watermelon is my favorite my second is Spearmint then cinnamon yummy 😋

[@glendacarpenter5300]

have you ever tried the candy cane sticks? there straight so less likely to break

[@SkepticalRaptor]

Go Syracuse!!!! Love watching how candy is made.

[@Nquerojantarsozinho]

My dad used to make the large batch too, and then he decided to make thin ones, the reason was simple: it's faster to cut. lol

[@cgamejewels]

Those kids have great tastes.

[@maryvanhouten6712]

Candy cane looks good. Chocolate cherry do y’all make for Christmas

[@Mellmick26]

My favourite candy stick/candy cane flavours are blue raspberry and Rum Butter

[@CarJul666]

Scotty is becoming a candy maker.🥰

[@janiceconnor6493]

Watermelon is a great flavor

[@user-wm6bk3in3h]

id be interested to know how they actually make the flavourings such as watermelon. how dj they get ut to taste like it

[@NikaCas-mf3yx]

Wow, what a meditation it is to watch you. what should be the ratio between corn syrup and sugar? I wish you continued successful creation, you are very hardworking.

[@HerculesCandy]

2:1

[@tokyotessie]

What a great idea! I personally don’t like to eat the peppermint candy canes, and only buy them to decorate the tree with. But I would definitely eat a watermelon candy cane!

[@jenniferflorio3233]

I am new to your Channel and I am enjoying watching your videos very much. Question, why do you hammer the hook?

[@taz_the_tornado]

It sends vibration which helps unstick it from the hook

[@MamaHand1949]

I think the reason for the bars being further apart, was because it was on the marble. With the cooling table that doesn’t have to be so wide apart.

[@bjschrecker7893]

You guys are lucky. We used to make 130 pound batches. At 1 time, I was the head candy Maker over red band candy in Bristol, Virginia.

[@wizerd5150]

ever thought of doing a energy candy ? powders can be bought : )

[@mprmom2]

I enjoy all y’all’s videos. And the candy and chocolate are so good!!!! (My hubby and I have visited your store) But I’ve wondered why y’all stir the color in with the little wooden spoons? Will the colors not mix in as you knead and stretch it the candy while it’s still on the warming table?

[@HerculesCandy]

It makes less of a mess if we stir it in first - otherwise it can get all over our gloves.

[@sandyhascall1853]

Why don’t you use the warmer that turns it? Wouldn’t that keep it round and put the twist in?

[@rhegafd]

Have you ever considered installing a paper cutter type blade at the end of your table with the flames? You use scissors, which is great but it involves setting down the candy and doing a fine motor skill to cut. If you have a handle with a blade (paper cutter or paper trimmer is what they're called), you would just reach up and pull and it would cut your candy on the table. Ive never commented this but every time I watch you pick up scissors over and over again, I cant help but think it would be hugely helpful. Love your content.

[@patriciaburt9365]

That's what I was going to say is they are going to get broken anyway when u eat them

[@taraskye80]

I'd love to order, but the cheapest shipping method to Alberta, Canada is $96 for a few candy canes. I can't justify the shipping being far more than the order itself.

[@carolann3318]

I know. Isn’t that shipping ridiculous. It’s cheaper to drive there from Toronto!!

[@LoveShackSarah88]

Then it's time for a ROAD TRIP!!!

[@catherinerandall1966]

I know...I'm in BC....errr cheaper to drive there, right?!!!😊

[@lin90210]

yasss the bars used to be further apart

[@ameliadiaz8040]

Let's not forget as well cinnamon and clove flavored candy canes also for next Christmas. 🎄

[@mrsunshine2322]

That was bada$$ the green edge effect made pink pop more

[@janmarie3976]

What I wouldn't give for smell-o-vision oh and watermelon is my favorite

[@eddiecrews]

What if you made the green stripe basil or mint flavored.

[@catherinerandall1966]

Have Steve check out the Kokanee beer "Sasquach" commercials...

[@pennymissell4425]

Montana here from Arizona

[@dwaynecuster]

Um... it's "A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY..." LOL!

[@AngelErrene]

Do you guys also make Cinnamon Candy Canes???

[@beckyblack2333]

I would love that.

[@HerculesCandy]

Get 'em while you can www.herculescandy.com/collections/christmas/products/cinnamon-candy-cane?variant=40325812748478

[@1COMIXMAN]

Th I candy place in san diego during the 70s and 80s used to make a sof mint with chocolate coating.They called em winter nuggets because of the cooling effect of the mint.

[@camilagilr.5198]

Oh they have those peppermint patties in their online store too!

[@LoveShackSarah88]

Charge an extra few cents and BOX up the candy canes within your shipping box, it works

[@patsybanistegvhkr4659]

What is the thick clear content ya'll put into the sugar batches?

[@weid1888]

“Make Candy Canes Peppermint Again” 😂

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

I love the fruity candycanes

[@pattiwhaley1067]

Watermelon flavor is awesome it's one of my favorite

[@camilagilr.5198]

It's so hard to find watermelon candy canes too!

[@indianajo883]

Your dad reminds me a bit of Mark Ruffalo. haha This is a cool video of the behind the scenes.

[@susanroberts3813]

Very pretty 😊