Home Candy Making (1889)

Home Candy Making is a comprehensive guide to making candy at home, written by Sarah Tyson Heston Rorer and originally published in 1889. The book covers a wide range of topics related to candy making, including the history of candy, the science behind candy making, and detailed instructions for making a variety of different types of candies.Rorer begins by discussing the history of candy, tracing its origins back to ancient civilizations and exploring how candy has evolved over time. She then delves into the science of candy making, explaining the chemical processes that occur during the cooking and cooling of sugar and other ingredients.The bulk of the book is devoted to detailed instructions for making a wide variety of candies, including caramels, fudge, toffee, marshmallows, and many more. Rorer provides step-by-step instructions for each recipe, along with helpful tips and tricks for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.In addition to the recipes themselves, Home Candy Making also includes information on candy making equipment and techniques, as well as advice on how to troubleshoot common candy making problems. Whether you're a seasoned candy maker or a beginner just starting out, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in making delicious homemade candy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.