isomalt

Working with isomalt can make some amazing effects. This recipe will show you how to cook raw isomalt into clear, ready-to-use isomalt that you can then store and melt down whenever you need some isomalt!

Isomalt Recipe

Raw isomalt

Distilled water

Candy thermometer

nonstick pot

silmat

In a very clean, nonstick pot, add 1/4 cup distilled water to every cup raw isomalt.

Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Do not stir.&nbsp;

After the mixture is boiling, turn to medium heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes and simmer. This step prevents crystals from forming around the edges. Do not stir.&nbsp;

Take lid off and simmer uncovered until temp reaches 320º F (160º C). This can take up to an hour. Be patient. Do not stir.&nbsp;

Once cooked you can pour into puddles on a silmat, let cool then break into chunks to use later.

Isomalt can be reheated in the microwave by starting with 30 seconds and then moving to 15 second increments.&nbsp;

Instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brrTvMh1Dd0

I usually use pre-cooked isomalt from www.simicakes.com because cooking can be a pain but many have asked me for a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve really clear isomalt when you cook it from RAW isomalt granules. Here is a quick video. It's really simple! You just need Raw Isomalt, distilled water and a candy thermometer for success every time!

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Distilled water can be found in most grocery stores. Must be distilled, not purified or drinking water.

Ingredients:
Raw Isomalt
Distilled Water

Supplies:
Candy Thermometer
SUPER CLEAN Stainless Steel Pot
Silmat

Instructions:
In a very clean, nonstick pot, add 1/4 cup distilled water to every cup raw isomalt.
Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
Turn to medium heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes and simmer. 
Take lid off and simmer uncovered until temp reaches 320 degrees F. This can take up to an hour. 

Once cooked you can pour into puddles on a silmat, let cool then break into chunks to use later.
Isomalt can be reheated in the microwave.

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How To Cook Raw Isomalt - Clear Isomalt Recipe

Isomalt can be tricky to work with, expensive, nor is it easily available. This simple, easy and effortless recipe for isomalt gems substitute uses sugar candy as a substitute for Isomalt gems. It makes a great treat for&nbsp;kids cakes as kids can eat candy instead of isomalt. And it can be used for fashion inspired cakes or sugar shoes.&nbsp;

Candy Gems as Isomalt Substitute

Sugar

Water

corn syrup

Liquid food color of choice

Place the isomalt and water in the non-stick pot or saucepan and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat without stirring.

After the mixture comes to a boil lower the heat to medium and cover the pan with a lid. Leave to simmer for five minutes. Pro tip - covering the pot will create steam and prevent crystals from forming at the edges.

Take the lid off and place the candy thermometer. Continue to simmer until the temperature reaches 320°F or 160°C without stirring. Pro tip - this can take an hour or more so be patient.

When you reach the right temperature pour the mixture onto a silicone mat. Let cool then break it into smaller chunks. Store in an airtight container and use as required.

Reheat isomalt in the microwave at 15 seconds intervals to soften and shape as desired.

Isomalt

Bring sugar, water, light corn syrup to a boil. Once it starts to boil do not stir with a spoon or spatula. Gently brush the sides of your pot with a wet pastry brush to drop any sugar crystals stuck to the side.

Let syrup boil gently until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer. Add food color if needed.  Let the bubbles &amp; steam settle.

Pour into candy molds. Leave to set for about 30 minutes undisturbed. Once set flip the mold over and the gem should just drop off.

Store in an airtight container. Use as gemstones on a cake.

Candy for Isomalt substitute

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