IS THIS THERMOMETER GOOD FOR CANDY
1639538
It's possible, but I don't recommend it. It lacks the clip that you'd normally find on a candy thermometer, and the heat burns my hand when trying to use it hand held for this purpose. Also, if you're using gas the heat coming up the side of the pan will met it. I personally use my candy thermometer for candy and use this one for cooking, cappuccino milk, etc.
1639539
Yes, you can use it to make candy, but you cannot leave it in the pot as the candy is cooking. Insert it and hold it for a few seconds and then remove it.
1639540
yes, I use this thermometer for all of my candy and it turns out great. Due to the plastic housing you can not rest it against the pot as stated below.
1639541
It should work for candy as long as you're not planning on leaving the thermometer in the oven or leaning against the side of a hot pot on the stove. The housing is plastic so it will melt if it gets too hot. I'm not really sure how candy is cooked so I can't say for sure. This thermometer is designed for quick temperature checks during preparation. I use it to check the internal temp. of grilled and broiled meats mainly.
1983073
Hi, Stephanie, Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere. But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right. As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it. Jay
836044
This is NOT a frying thermometer . It is designed to go into the oven as it is called Maverick Baker's Oven Thermometer. It does read to 375 and above BUT I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to verify usage or what they recommend. For frying and or candy I have two different styles. I would suggest you just google candy/frying thermometers and various will come up
2232607
I find it's more convenient to use a thermometer that clips onto your measuring cup, such as a candy thermometer, but I suppose you could use it just holding it in the liquid.
1358396
No. Measures food temperature only, however, I am personally satisfied with its purchase; and I have used it thirty times or more, a conservative guess, in the short time I've owned it.
48977
Yes, it works fine...this thermometer is great for high temperatures, but my preference is the total glass one as it is easier to clean. Hot water fixes it all but still like my old glass one better...If I break it will replace it with a glass one for jellies and hard candy. Hope this helps K
2007284
No. The degrees don't go that low. You would probably be better off with a candy thermometer.
1624351
Yes, you can set the thermometer for any temperature. It also comes with pre-sets as with other candy thermometers. I have found mine to be very accurate.
814366
No, there are specialized products for those. Look for an immersion thermometer from companies that specialize candy and deep frier equipment.
360877
I am not sure if this thermometer will work in that temperture range. oil and candy thermometer I believe work above 450 degrees.
1581260
Yes it does. I use it for hard candy, taffy, and even frosting. Be careful! Very hot. 1 tsp is too hot for some
1741193
I suppose it depends on what you are making. I've used it to test the temperature of Hollandaise sauce and it worked fine for that purpose.
1701741
I would use this thermometer for meat and hot dishes whether grilling or oven...I use a glass candy thermometer for cooking candies, frosting, etc. It registers the degrees more accurately when cooking to soft or hard ball/crack stages.
2086383
The thermometer is about 6" long. It does have a clip on the sheath that protects the probe, but the thermometer is not suitable for candy making unless you want to use it as a quick way to check the temperature. It will NOT fasten to the side of the pan like regular candy-making thermometers. Sorry.
1130219
I've used it for making caramel multiple times. Most of the time when making caramel/cooked sugar, I don't have enough in the pot to be deep enough for a standard candy thermometer, but the thermapen only needs the very tip to be submerged to take an accurate reading, so it has worked for me. I will note that I usually have a time of it afterward getting the sugar off the probe, but I think this would be true for most thermometers
1699705
I bought it for someone else. He tells me that it works very well for checking the temperature of hamburgers, chicken breasts and other items on his grill. I do not think it states "frying and candy-making" anywhere. My English cookbook says that toffee is boiled until it gets to 270 F., and fudge at 240 F. So that should be OK for the candy-making. I am not sure how far into the liquid one can put the probe. It is very fine and ideal for hamburgers, etc.
1587442
yes , you can use it to check the temperature.but the one I bought just so happens it doesn't work at all.so the answer is No because this product is terrible.