Can you make candy on a rainy day?

Table of Contents:

1. Can you make candy on a rainy day?
2. Why can't you make divinity on a cloudy day?
3. Why is my peanut brittle not brittle?
4. Can you make divinity in rainy weather?
5. How long does homemade divinity last?
6. Can you make divinity at night?
7. How long do you have to beat divinity?
8. How do you know when divinity is done?
9. Does the weather affect candy making?
10. What should the humidity be to make peanut brittle?
11. Can you make caramel on a rainy day?

Can you make candy on a rainy day?

Making Candy on a Humid Day It's best to make candy on a cool, dry day. If it's humid or rainy, the candy might end up with a more sugary, grainy texture. If you are making candy on a hot or humid day, cook the candy until the thermometer registers 1 to 2 degrees higher than the recipe specifies.

Why can't you make divinity on a cloudy day?

Now, making divinity comes with all kinds of warnings about humidity and weather. You can't make it if it is "too" humid or if it's raining. The moisture in the air will keep the candy from setting and drying properly. However, I couldn't find anywhere what "too" humid actually translated to.

Why is my peanut brittle not brittle?

If your peanut brittle is too soft, you didn't cook it long enough. It's important to use a candy thermometer and cook the sugar mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage. Watch it closely…you may be tempted to take it off the stove sooner, but don't!!

Can you make divinity in rainy weather?

You can make divinity when it's raining…as long as your kitchen is indoors! Just follow the recipe, and you'll be fine. The finished product. A beautiful plate of of delicious divinity made on a rainy and very humid day.

How long does homemade divinity last?

10 to 14 days

Can you make divinity at night?

Although shortcut divinity doesn't rely on temperature, classic divinity is ready when it reaches 260 degrees F. You must allow divinity to dry well before storing. I place the whole tray into a cold oven overnight so that the divinity will dry well, then store in an airtight container.

How long do you have to beat divinity?

This should be take about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, scape down the sides of the bowl and continue to beat the mixture on medium-high speed just until the mixture turns from glossy to matte, 5 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully. When you lift the whisk, the candy should stand on its own.

How do you know when divinity is done?

Tests to Make Sure the Divinity is Done If the candy falls back into the bowl in ribbons that immediately merge back into themselves, the divinity is not done and you need to keep beating. Eventually, the divinity will lose it's glossiness and sheen and stop being so sticky, which means it's ready.

Does the weather affect candy making?

Can weather affect candy making? Oddly enough, it can. Cooking candy syrup to the desired temperature means achieving a certain ratio of sugar to moisture in the candy. ... Cool weather is also recommended for candy making, because—generally—the faster candy cools, the less chance it has to form unwanted crystals.

What should the humidity be to make peanut brittle?

A few tricks can keep your peanut brittle crunchy and enjoyable--just as it was originally intended to be. Keep a hygrometer in your kitchen to ensure that the humidity in your home is no greater than 40 percent.

Can you make caramel on a rainy day?

Not to say you can't make this during rainy or snowy days, you can. You just might find yourself with super soft caramels. If it holds its shape a bit, it can still be cut and wrapped.