Moxie Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I want to make some hard candy for Christmas gifts but I'm having trouble finding the flavored oils locally. Is there a reason I can't use extract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I know that flavoring chocolate needs oil based but I wonder if hard candy (sugar) has the same requirement. Extracts tend to have alcohol instead of the oil so that may be a factor to consider. I wouldn't think the alcohol instead of the oil would make that much difference. I have also heard that candy requires a more pronounced flavor and oils like Lorann are good for that. The store extracts may not be as concentrated. I want to make some candy for the holidays too so I'd like to know what you can find out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Did you try Michael's (if you have one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Did you try Michael's (if you have one)? Yes, but all they have is mint and cinnamon. The grocery store has a ton of fun extracts (grapefruit, butterscotch, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Extracts are not as concentrated. You usually do have to order the oils unless you live in a city large enough to have a baking/candy supplies store. I think it's worth trying the extracts in a batch--it's not like candy is made of expensive ingredients. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yes, but all they have is mint and cinnamon. The grocery store has a ton of fun extracts (grapefruit, butterscotch, etc.). Ours had them in boxed sets. http://www.michaels.com/Candy-Flavoring-Set/bk0098,default,pd.html?start=35&cgid=products-bakeware-candymaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 My Walmart actually has a bunch of Lorann flavoring oils in the Christmas section by the empty tins. I saw grape, raspberry, root beer, mint, orange, and several more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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