How do you melt candy melts in a piping bag?
Stir thoroughly or knead bag; continue to microwave at the same setting in 15-30-second intervals, stirring or kneading until candy is almost completely melted. If there are still small pieces of candy that haven’t melted, let candy sit for about a minute. This prevents overheating and keeps your candy nice and smooth.
Why won’t my candy melts melt?
It could be due the temperature, humidity or the overall freshness of the candy itself. Temperature is very important when working with Candy Melts candy. A cold work surface or a cold room will cause the candy to thicken, then set. Before melting your Candy Melts candy, we suggest checking the use-by date on the bag.
Why are my candy melts not runny?
It could be due the temperature, humidity or the overall freshness of the candy itself. Temperature is very important when working with Candy Melts candy. A cold work surface or a cold room will cause the candy to thicken, then set.
What do you do if your candy melts are too thick?
A little goes a long way, so be mindful of not adding your oil too quickly. If you end up with an overly thinned candy melt, just add more wafers back into the mixture and stir until you’ve reached the consistency you want.
How do you keep candy from sticking to molds?
How to Prevent Chocolate Sticking to a Candy Mold
- Wash your candy molds thoroughly at least a day in advance of when you plan to use them. Dry them with towels.
- Pour your melted chocolate into the molds as usual.
- Refrigerate your chocolate molds until the chocolate has completely hardened.
What is the difference between chocolate and candy melts?
The main difference between candy melts and regular chocolate is the use of cocoa butter. Candy melts use palm kernel oil and other vegetable oils in place of cocoa butter. These oils eliminate the need to temper the candy melts.