r/CandyMakers

Does anyone have experience with wax coatings for pectin-based gummies?

I’ve made several batches and am generally happy with my recipe, but the gummies are very sticky. I’ve tried using sugar and starch as a coating, but I’m not very happy with the results.

I’ve tried carnauba wax and MCT oil, but the wax hardens immediately. For the last batch, I warmed a mixing bowl in the oven and mixed the gummies with the oil in it, but they’re still very oily, and the wax hardens too quickly before it can coat all the gummies.

Is there any way to do this properly at home?

Does anyone have any experience with “The Candy Pan” or is it just an infomercial quality product that I’m falling for? I see ads for it constantly and am looking for any real reviews because most of what I see seems sponsored. Guitar cutters are out of my budget (I’m just a home candy maker at this time so spending $500+ on a cutter just doesn’t work for me right now) and I hold off on doing caramels or enrobed ganaches sometimes because the cutting is just exhausting for me. I mostly do molded bon bons mainly because I just don’t enjoy the marking and cutting process. The candy pan appears sturdy and the setup seems like it would work well with the notches on the side and the cutting blade that comes with it. Has anyone used it or have any other recommendations?

I have made 2 batches so far and both just turned into a spreadable jam rather than into a jelly you can cut. What is wrong?

I'm trying to figure out which model makes more sense to avoid wasting product: taking pre-orders for a set window, or just making a few flash batches to sell a few times a week. I feel like both ways have pros and cons, but I'd love to hear what works best for your schedules and keeps leftovers to a minimum!

I'm trying to figure out how to make a "gushers filling" texture thick, goopy coating with citric acid in it. Or like the texture of those old squeezy tubes of super thick sour candy. It was thicker than honey. Between honey and pomade textures almost. Like caulking. Not sure how to do that without using corn syrup and I'd really prefer not to use it.

Hello, I am trying to make homemade candy gummies & am trying to make them using all natural ingredients. I've used pectin for thickening as well as a bit of tapioca starch to thicken it up & to create a gummy like texture - however, I've not been successful and instead have created a fruit chew. I've tried agar agar in the past before but have not mixed agar agar and pectin together - does anyone know if this would be a good combination? Or does anyone else have other recipes they could suggest? Any help would be appreciated! (Also forgot to mention that I am not in favour of using gelatin as I am a vegetarian). Thanks!

Hi, im new here, yesterday we tried to make some praline candy, we were aiming for the soft, chewy, gooey version, which they call texas chewey praline candy. Well everything tasted good, but the candy is hard as concrete and can pull your teeth out lol. We cooked it to 240, but i am thinking the temp reader was faulty, because if it was truly 240 it wouldnt be hard right? Does anybody have a good soft chewy gooey recipe? I watched some videos and one lady said she had a hard time finding the recipe, im also looking for a recipe that dont use heavy cream (i think) to make, its expensive, i used condensed milk. So far from what i gather its the temp you cook it to that determines its consistency and how hard it is? Any help would be appreciated, i cant really do the super hard sticky caramel type, my teeth dont like it to much lol. Thank you!

I recently had ordered a whole bunch of the Peelerz gummy candies, but I personally really prefer the softer texture of the middle parts, rather than the outer gummy layer. So I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions for candy that is soft like the inner texture of Peelerz? I understand that the peels are more of a gimmick, I don’t know where else I could find candy that is softer and has a similar texture. (Yes, I am neurodivergent and have many sensory issues, including with the foods I like) So please, be kind and patient with me in the replies

Hey all,

I can make a great gummy with gelatin but I'm struggling to figure out how to make a good vegan gummy. I've tried with pectin but it didn't work out well. I'm. Not opposed to pectin, but I heard a combination of xanthan gum, Locust bean gum and Low-acyl gellan gum would be better. I did one batch and it both gelled in the pot too quickly AND didn't set firmly enough.

Does anyone have a GOOD vegan gummy recipe with ingredients and specific times and temp that I could try and enjoy???

Thanks in advance!