How does Safiya learn to make custom hard candy?

Safiya learns to make custom hard candy by becoming an apprentice candy-maker for a day at Lofty Pursuits in Tallahassee, Florida.

What flavors does Safiya combine to create a unique candy flavor?

Safiya combines strawberry, kiwi, and orange flavors to create a unique candy flavor called "kistrorange."

The final candy flavor is described as reminiscent of a Tootsie Roll, with a mix of kiwi and orange flavors.

Greg suggests Safiya start with Lofty Pursuits' watermelon candy to gain experience in candy-making.

Safiya and her team create a pear-flavored alien design for their custom hard candies, utilizing green colorants to achieve the alien green hue.

Safiya learns to make custom hard candy, including creating a unique flavor called "kistrorange" by combining strawberry, kiwi, and orange flavors, showcasing the intricate and creative process involved in candy-making.
The detailed process of making watermelon and alien-themed candies, complete with specific techniques like pulling on a hook to create intricate designs, highlights the artistry and precision required in crafting custom candies, offering a glimpse into the meticulous work done at Lofty Pursuits.

How does Safiya learn to make custom hard candy?
Safiya learns to make custom hard candy by becoming an apprentice candy-maker for a day at Lofty Pursuits in Tallahassee, Florida.
What flavors does Safiya combine to create a unique candy flavor?
Safiya combines strawberry, kiwi, and orange flavors to create a unique candy flavor called "kistrorange."
What is the final candy flavor described as?
The final candy flavor is described as reminiscent of a Tootsie Roll, with a mix of kiwi and orange flavors.
What candy-making advice does Greg offer Safiya?
Greg suggests Safiya start with Lofty Pursuits' watermelon candy to gain experience in candy-making.
What design do Safiya and her team create for their custom hard candies?
Safiya and her team create a pear-flavored alien design for their custom hard candies, utilizing green colorants to achieve the alien green hue.

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Safiya decides to learn how to make custom hard candy from scratch at Lofty Pursuits in Tallahassee, Florida.
Lofty Pursuits is a candy-making store that agreed to let Safiya be an apprentice candy-maker for a day.
Safiya is outfitted with an apron, bee's-waxed gloves, and a Good Burger hat for safety.
The candy-making process involves boiling sugar, corn syrup, water, flavoring, and colorant.
Safiya creates a unique flavor called "kistrorange" by combining strawberry, kiwi, and orange flavors.
The candy mixture is manipulated until it reaches the right temperature and consistency.
Warm candy is sculpted into shapes, cut with giant scissors, and pressed into sheets.
The candy sheets are cooled and dropped into individual pieces using a fry basket.
Excess candy is shaken off, and the candies are taste-tested by Safiya and her team.
The final candy flavor is described as reminiscent of a Tootsie Roll, with a mix of kiwi and orange flavors.

09:50

Greg suggested starting with Lofty Pursuits' watermelon candy to gain experience.
Watermelon candy uses real watermelon flavor and has air bubbles for faster dissolving.
The candy is poured onto a specific part of the table outlined by metal bars.
Colors like red, green, black, and white are added for the watermelon design.
After cooling, the bars are removed, and the candy is cut into sections.
The candy is then pulled on a hook to create white and pink colors.
The white and pink candy is combined and pulled on the hook again.
The candy log is stretched out to encapsulate the design before being cut into pieces.
The pieces are rolled and lengthened to create watermelon seeds.
The seeds are combined to form a watermelon hotdog, which is then shaped and cut into bite-sized pieces.

18:25

Safiya and her team embarked on an alien-making journey, deciding to make a pear-flavored alien due to its green color.
They started by adding colorants to plain candy to achieve an alien green hue.
The candy was then cooled, sliced, and separated before being moved to a heating table for further processing.
Using a hook, they pulled clear candy to turn it white and then combined white and green candy to create the alien's face color.
They strategically built the alien's head around its features, including eyes, mouth, chin, and additional face blocks.
The alien was wrapped in green and white outlines, stretched out, and chopped into pieces resembling winking aliens.
The final batch of custom hard candies, featuring the adorable alien design, was completed and tasted, with the pear flavor being a hit.