Can fruit simple syrups be used for candy?
It’s been a long time since I tried to make candy, and while it may be a long time before Halloween, I want to start practicing the craft far in advance. I’ve been lucky enough to manage to get some fresh mangosteens (which I never in a million years thought would be possible), and I thought that I could make a simple syrup from them for use in candy making since they have a very short shelf life (to the point where they don’t even have an expiration date) and this could extend their usability. However, I’ve come to find that many simple syrup recipes I’ve managed to find that use fruit aren’t used for candy. Now I’m wondering if I misunderstood what simple syrup was used for. If anyone can answer this question, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance