The Sweet Book of Candy Making: From the Simple to the Spectacular-How to Make Caramels, Fudge, Hard Candy, Fondant, Toffee, and More!

Name: The Sweet Book of Candy Making: From the Simple to the Spectacular-How to Make Caramels, Fudge, Hard Candy, Fondant, Toffee, and More!
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (681 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth LaBau

by Elizabeth LaBau

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4.6 (681)

4.6 stars from 681 reviews. Top 93% of Cookbooks books we track.

160 pages~2.7 hr readPublished by QuaysidePublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to move beyond shop-bought sweets and impress people with handmade gifts that actually taste incredible.
You're curious about the science of candy making but need clear instructions that don't assume you know what tempering means.
You enjoy recipes that range from accessible (chocolate fudge) to ambitious (mango-macadamia caramels) so you can grow your skills over time.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer quick five-minute recipes and aren't willing to invest in a sugar thermometer or patience with precision.
You have severe allergies or dietary restrictions and need extensive substitution guidance, as this book focuses on traditional candy making.
You're looking for a coffee-table book with glossy photography rather than a practical, hands-on guide you'll actually use.

About this book

The Sweet Book of Candy Making provides recipes and guidance for making professional-quality candies at home. The book serves both beginners and experienced candy makers. It includes candy-making essentials covering equipment, ingredients, and techniques, with step-by-step lessons on pulling taffy, rolling truffles, and filling peanut butter cups. The book contains more than 50 recipes for sugar candies, fondant, caramels, toffee, fudge, truffles, chocolates, marshmallows, and fruit and nut candies. Troubleshooting tips are provided for each candy type. Recipes include both classics such as English Toffee, Chocolate Fudge, and Peanut Brittle, as well as variations like Pistachio Marzipan Squares, Passion Fruit Marshmallows, Mango-Macadamia Nut Caramels, and Lemon Meringue Lollipops. The book also covers decorating techniques for finished candies.

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$3.99 – $20.55

Currently on sale at $12.99 — 37% off peak. Price has dropped 12 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 69 days. Typically stays discounted for 19 days.

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Currently around #215K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.6★ from 681 reviews

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