Candy Corn | Simply Complex Podcast

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique taste.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

food coloring

🥗Healthier: natural fruit juices

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Natural juices provide color without artificial additives.

Discuss the challenges of making candy corn and the ingredients involved.

Mention using sugar cane and high fructose corn syrup instead of regular sugar.

Explain the use of beeswax for coating instead of traditional methods.

Describe using turmeric and cochineal for coloring the candy corn.

Share experiences of growing turmeric and harvesting it for the recipe.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens