Are your Candy Melts too thick for dipping or drizzling? If you’re wondering how to make Candy Melts thinner, you’ve come to the right place. From how to properly melt Candy Melts to how to fix your candy if it’s overheated, we’ll show you the best way to thin out your candy consistency.
Before we dive into the details, let’s discuss the difference between melting and thinning your candy. Melting candy is the act of taking your candy from a solid state to a semi-liquid state. Thinning candy, on the other hand, is the act of changing the consistency of already melted candy. For example, your candy may be technically melted, but a thicker consistency. Thinning your candy would mean changing your melted candy from a thicker state to a more viscous state.
There are a couple ways to properly thin candy so your candy stays workable and sets well. Best of all, it’s very easy if you have the right tools on hand!
Why is my melted candy so thick?
Are your Candy Melts too thick for dipping and drizzling? It could be due the temperature, humidity or the overall freshness of the candy itself.
Temperature is very important when working with Candy Melts candy. A cold work surface or a cold room will cause the candy to thicken, then set. To avoid that, we suggest using the Candy Melts Melting Pot to help keep your candy at the right temperature for dipping and dunking, no matter what the environment.
Humidity introduces moisture in the air, which might cause your melted candy to seize. Unfortunately, it’s hard to save melted candy once this happens. One possible solution would be to add your candy to a recipe that actually requires moisture, such as our Candy Melts Ganache and Truffles, which uses heavy whipping cream.
Before melting your Candy Melts candy, we suggest checking the use-by date on the bag. If the candy is older, it may have been exposed to fluctuating temperatures, which can affect consistency as well.
How to Make Candy Melts Thinner
Thinning your candy can be done with EZ Thin Dipping Aid or solid vegetable shortening.
EZ Thin helps you control the consistency of the candy without changing the overall finish once it sets (it will still be shiny and set properly). Once your candy has melted, add a little EZ Thin at a time until you reach the desired consistency. The amount of EZ Thin you will need will depend on how much candy you’ve melted. As your candy begins to look smoother and glossier, stop adding EZ Thin.
If you don’t have EZ Thin on hand, you can also add a small amount of solid white vegetable shortening, using the same technique of starting with a small amount and adding in more as needed.
We don’t suggest using milk, water, cream, butter or half-and-half to thin your melted candy. These ingredients will cause your candy to seize and render it unusable. Some decorators also suggest vegetable or coconut oil, however, we caution against it. Both of these ingredients may alter the texture of the candy, so it may not set properly.
Can I Use EZ Thin to fix my burnt or seized candy?
EZ Thin can be used on slightly overheated candy. However, once the candy is burned or scorched, it can no longer be saved. If your candy reaches this stage, you’re better off starting over to avoid your candy tasting burnt.
Seized candy cannot be fixed by EZ Thin either, but can be added to a recipe that requires moisture, as discussed previously.
What are some of your favorite ways to use Candy Melts candy? Let us know in the comments below or tag us on Instagram@Wiltoncakesso we can see your beautiful creations!
