Need hard candy making help

[dogbaker]

All of a sudden my hard candy isn't setting up. I am wondering if humidity has a effect on it?
or could my extract have gone bad and is spoiling the batch?

[texasgirl]

humidty can play havoc on hard candy, yes. i will let someone with more experience tell you how to fix it though.

[dogbaker]

thanks texas I hope someone can help me

[jpmcgrew]

Originally Posted by texasgirl

humidty can play havoc on hard candy, yes. i will let someone with more experience tell you how to fix it though.

I agree about the humidity I'm also not a hard candy maker but have worked with pulled sugar. I'm assuming you are using a candy thermometer.

[dogbaker]

yes i am using a candy thermoter,recipe calls for 290 degrees,I just made a second batch and cooked it to 304 will see if it comes out

[Linda123]

Let us know if it comes out....I make hard candy in the winter but don't try it much in the summer due to the humidity. thanks,

[dogbaker]

the higher temperature didn't work. Now I am wondering if the fact I used a cheaper sugar other than Domino sugar could have a effect?
The pieces are partially solidified with sticky outsides.

[goboenomo]

Originally Posted by dogbaker

the higher temperature didn't work. Now I am wondering if the fact I used a cheaper sugar other than Domino sugar could have a effect?
The pieces are partially solidified with sticky outsides.

What is the recipe you are using for your candy?
When I make candy I use 3/4 cups of water, 2/3 cups of corn syrup, and 2 cups of sugar. It turns out great every time.
I heat it to 300 degrees, then add the flavour.