How do you keep candy from sticking to molds?

How to Prevent Chocolate Sticking to a Candy Mold

1. Wash your candy molds thoroughly at least a day in advance of when you plan to use them. Dry them with towels.
2. Pour your melted chocolate into the molds as usual.
3. Refrigerate your chocolate molds until the chocolate has completely hardened.

Do you need to grease candy molds?

They are easy to wash and they have a huge variety of designs! – Don’t grease your candy molds with oil sprays or shortening. It creates a peculiar greasy shine on your chocolate pieces and the details of the mold don’t transfer onto the chocolate properly either.

Do you spray hard candy molds?

Hard candy molds must be prepped with non-stick cooking spray before adding the hard candy. Chocolate candy molds can be used for a number of different uses besides chocolate. They can be used to mold soaps, gelatin, fondant, candy clay, and gum paste.

How do you spray chocolate molds?

Take the pre-heated spray gun out of the chocolate melter and pour in the mixture immediately. Heat your mould up to 20°C with a heat gun. Spray a thin layer of coloured cocoa butter into the mould. Let the mould rest at room temperature for a couple of minutes so the layer of cocoa butter can harden.

How do you use hard candy molds?

For hard candy use, all molds need to be prepared before use. Hand wash all molds in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly. After the molds have dried, lightly spray the mold cavities with cooking spray (we recommend PAM).

What can you do with candy molds?

They can be used for a variety of food uses, particularly, chocolate. The can not be heated to high temperatures, so they should never be used in the oven or with hard candy. They will melt. Clear plastic molds can also be used for a variety of crafts, including soap making, bath bombs, concrete, plaster.

How do you get chocolate out of candy molds without breaking them?

Pry the Chocolate Out Carefully Some people have had success using thin tools such as butter knives to gently pry the chocolates out of the molds. You could try wedging some type of thin tool underneath the chocolate on both sides and then slowly lift the chocolate out.

What can you use in a candy mold?

How Do I Use a Candy Mold? For basic, solid candies, use Candy Melts® candy or melting chocolate and follow the instructions on the package. Once melted, use a spoon, melting bottle or disposable decorating bag to fill the mold and gently tap it lightly to remove air bubbles will float to the surface.

Can I use normal chocolate for molds?

You can use any chocolate for molded chocolate. In general, anything with vegetable fat (most store-bought chocolates) is going to be easier to melt but not as tasty.

Do you need to spray silicone molds for hard candy?

Nothing sticks to them, especially fat-free stuff like sugar. No greasing is ever needed for silicone molds when used with sugar. And, depending on the stiffness of the mold, you can bend them after the sugar is cold, and — voila! — they pop right out.

Do you spray silicone candy molds?

No need to spray or coat chocolate molds with any type of oil. As long as you used the proper molding chocolate and let it completely set in the refrigerator, your chocolate will easily release on its own.

What is the best way to clean candy molds?

For hard candy use, all molds need to be prepared before use. Hand wash all molds in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly. After the molds have dried, lightly spray the mold cavities with cooking spray (we recommend PAM). If too much cooking spray accumulates in the cavities, simply wipe off the excess with a paper towel.

How do the best anti-mold sprays work?

The best anti-mold sprays remove existing mold, get rid of stains caused by mold, and prevent mold from coming back. Before purchasing an anti-mold spray, it’s important to know what your specific needs are.

Why does chocolate stick to candy molds?

The primary reasons that chocolate sticks to candy molds are moisture, molds that are not completely clean, or molds that are too warm. Chocolate candies must be completely hard in order to cleanly pop out of their molds. Wash your candy molds thoroughly at least a day in advance of when you plan to use them.

What candy molds are not suitable for Hard Candy?

The only types of candy molds that are not suitable for hard candy use are the flexible rubber molds (these are used to make cream cheese and butter mints), and the clear plastic chocolate & soap molds. For hard candy use, all molds need to be prepared before use.