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dromesburg
@dromesburg
12/28/17 10:24:43
3 posts

Looking for inexpensive ways to stir caramel


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Paul2:

I use a groen steam kettle for both my caramel and fudge. It get's up to about 295f which is hot enough to caramelize sugar, but not hot enough to scorch it. I just add the ingredients, stir until dissolved, add a temp probe attached to a thermometer with an alarm set to the desired temp, then walk away to do something else. The syrup will stir its self through convection. I should mention I'm making American style caramel as opposed to European style. I don't caramelize the suger first, just let it happen during the cook. The other advantage is the kettle tilts, so pouring out the syrup is easy. The down side is they can be pricey, though I bought my 40 qt used for less then $1000USD.

Paul, I saw your post on the Groen steam kettle. I am starting to make larger than 5 lb batchs of caramels by hand. Also some of my 5 lb batches seem to be slightly off from time to time regarding the firmness. I check the temp of my thermometer by boiling the water, and checking. Also the firmness test in the glass of colder water form ball, yet slightly sticky.

Using the Groen, is it fairly easy to test your batch of caramels. I look for the chewy mainly Firm Ball stage, would you have a few minutes to explain or shed some light. The Savage Bros Fire Mixer14 is extremely expensive. Thank you in advance Paul or even anyone that has experience and exposure using the Groen Steam Kettle for Caramels.  Thanks!

dromesburg
@dromesburg
11/02/16 16:59:40
3 posts

Anyone have information on Blommer Chocolates? I've attempted reaching out to them...


Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Clay thank you so much! Appreciate your comment and contact info for your local retailer!! I am going to retract my post, because I just discovered an email a bit ago from Blommer.. thanks!

dromesburg
@dromesburg
11/02/16 10:07:01
3 posts

Anyone have information on Blommer Chocolates? I've attempted reaching out to them...


Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted


... a few times and first time I wasn't very successful, 2nd time I haven't heard anything back. I am looking to adding two new products to my chocolate confections. I am looking for no artificial flavor or color. I've worked with Cargill and Callebaut/Van Leer already.

Thank you in advance. I am in the Pittsburgh, PA area and even attempting to locate Blommer Chocolate distributors hasn't been very easy. Certainly appreciate your time.. Thanks again! Dave


updated by @dromesburg: 06/29/23 16:49:02