tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16712604.post3612661120740223368..comments2023-10-23T13:33:54.024-07:00Comments on Mental Masala: Caramel-coated Pecans with Cacao NibsMarchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108059997977496770noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16712604.post-5992906958636541222007-09-12T23:52:00.000-07:002007-09-12T23:52:00.000-07:00Rachelle -- I never use a candy thermometer to mak...Rachelle -- I never use a candy thermometer to make caramel-coated nuts, or many other caramel dishes, for that matter. When coating nuts, the quantity of sugar is so small that a reliable measurement would not be possible. The other recipes I have used (Emily Luchetti's caramel sauce from Stars Desserts, for example) say to use the color as a guide, not a temperature. I'm not sure why that is...Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108059997977496770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16712604.post-41694800948734957592007-09-12T12:42:00.000-07:002007-09-12T12:42:00.000-07:00Nice post, Marc! Interesting that you didn't give...Nice post, Marc! Interesting that you didn't give exact temperatures, such as those for the "hard crack stage" etc.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543597151075759947noreply@blogger.com