Sweet Confections Part 1: How to Make All The Candy | Bake It Up a Notch with Erin McDowell

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  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
  • It’s an extra-sweet episode of #BakeItUpaNotch as Food52's Resident Baking BFF Erin McDowell is joined by her BFF Evan Coben as they dive into everything candy and confections. From the equipment to different types of sugars as well as creating nougat, caramel, and marzipan, you won’t want to miss a single moment of this ultimate candy-making tutorial.
    For for parts 2 and 3 of this special limited series
    How to Make All The Chocolate: • Sweet Confections Part...
    How to Make Ganache: • Sweet Confections Part...
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    Recipes featured in this video
    Chocolate Caramel Cups: f52.co/3BewduS
    Toasted Hazelnut Marzipan: f52.co/3BoIGfD
    Fruity Pops With Chocolate Centers: f52.co/3HHMkDk
    Vanilla Bean Soft Nougat: f52.co/3suAtST
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    VIDEO CHAPTERS
    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:18 All the candy gadgets
    00:05:55 Sugar rundown
    00:14:54 Let's talk nougat
    00:25:53 The caramel story
    00:31:24 Marzipan: the unsung hero
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  • @mikeyd946
    @mikeyd946 2 місяці тому

    The Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion reference was too funny 😂

  • @SL-og1qf
    @SL-og1qf 2 роки тому +19

    This such a beautiful dynamic! You can tell that they love what they do and they love each other.

  • @hugitkissitloveit8640
    @hugitkissitloveit8640 2 роки тому +26

    Omg Erin is so joyous and cute - and it was great to see her with her equally cute and talented bff 💓

  • @Kayjayoh
    @Kayjayoh 2 роки тому +1

    Yay! Professional food people who say "car-mel"! My Midwestern heart rejoices.

  • @Popolar_
    @Popolar_ 2 роки тому +1

    "OK I don't know how to fold broken cheese like that."
    Loved the Schitt's Creek mention.

  • @viveksharma-tm3kh
    @viveksharma-tm3kh 2 роки тому +17

    Hey Erin,
    Big Fan of your recipes, you and Claire Saffitz are my all time favourite bakers. Thanks for inviting Evan Coben, she is as awesome as you guys are. I am really smitten by the way she talks about the science behind every step of cooking. Definitely gonna browse more video by Evan Coben. Also, it will mean world if I could get a cheer from you.
    Great weekend!!

  • @Thefun-cousins523
    @Thefun-cousins523 2 роки тому +1

    I had no idea what Marzipan was until now. LOL Love watching Erin with her BFF 👯‍♀️ 💖

  • @redinthehead6843
    @redinthehead6843 2 роки тому +1

    Erin you are such a blessing! I love how honest you were with admitting candy is not your expertise like baking. You are definitely one of my baking heros! Please keep being the wonderful you!

  • @Terenia531
    @Terenia531 2 роки тому +16

    Someone else as amazing as Erin for explaining directions! 👏 🙌

  • @DeSoRez
    @DeSoRez Рік тому

    I could listen to Evan talk sugars all day.

  • @CassBlast5
    @CassBlast5 9 місяців тому

    Watching best friends work together is so lovely!

  • @stephaniewaldhart6280
    @stephaniewaldhart6280 2 роки тому +11

    You two are so much fun to watch, more please!!

  • @_FearNoEvil
    @_FearNoEvil 2 роки тому +1

    I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the Romi and Michelle reference! One of the best movies of all time. I love your baking, as well.

  • @marlenehod
    @marlenehod 6 місяців тому

    You are an amazing, funny, talented, wonderful person Erin! I'm glad you have a best friend that matches your personality. Love your videos!

  • @jCREATESj
    @jCREATESj 6 місяців тому

    You two are funny and good together. You should cook together more often. Monthly? Glad I found this post in time for the holidays!

  • @sarahmcdonough7713
    @sarahmcdonough7713 2 роки тому +3

    omg ive always hated marzipan (sorry to my dutch family..) even though i do like almonds. but now im so intrigued to make pistachio marzipan bc pistachios are my favourite

  • @dianethompson6363
    @dianethompson6363 2 роки тому +2

    I love Nikki Darling marshmallows!

  • @SueK2001
    @SueK2001 2 роки тому +3

    Almond marzipan is my absolute favorite! I love it so much! But I’m intrigued about other nut marzipans!

  • @user-nc5dv9fp5h
    @user-nc5dv9fp5h 3 дні тому

    Carmel is a city in California, beautiful one at that. Caramel is a lovely decadent candy and one of my favorite flavors.

  • @Mazequax
    @Mazequax 2 роки тому +6

    I love the amount of information you get from this video! Can't wait for part 2!

  • @chloejohnson6959
    @chloejohnson6959 2 роки тому +6

    I love the marshmallow heart condition. would a french or american marshmallow be better for hot cocoa? I am Erin eating the baked goods while making them, I loved it. Season with your heart.

  • @fabledub
    @fabledub 2 роки тому +2

    Fudge is life, caramel a close second. Love this, thank you Erin!

  • @kennydreadfuls861
    @kennydreadfuls861 2 роки тому +2

    Romy and Michelle are alive and making candy!!!!

  • @gracestrand2240
    @gracestrand2240 2 роки тому +6

    Ok. I didn’t see that this is a 3 part program. You might imagine my shock to jump into one of my favorite episodes decorating cupcakes Your show is so delightful- and one thing that brings me joy!
    Thank you. (When is the next episode of candy with your best friend?!?)

  • @oscarcamacho_
    @oscarcamacho_ 2 роки тому +4

    THE ROMY AND MICHELE REFERENCE OMGG

  • @sigurd_the_cook
    @sigurd_the_cook 2 роки тому +1

    You two are astonishingly professional and inspiring ❤ I wish I sounded that much in love with what I do

  • @lisaflower5994
    @lisaflower5994 7 місяців тому

    Same here! When i learnt i could make my own marzipan, it was amazing andi, too, now love it! I was brought up eating bitter almond in many sweets but never liked it. Now i make it and flavour it with vanilla or even a little lemon zest and i use it like fondant sometimes too…never exactly as smooth but wow, you sure want to eat it (unlike normal fondant)

  • @1sissaree
    @1sissaree Рік тому

    I can’t thank you two ladies enough for sharing your knowledge!! I want to attempt to make candy for our family Christmas gathering!! Priceless!!😘🙌🏼👍🏻

  • @sunshinebakery_melinda
    @sunshinebakery_melinda 2 роки тому +3

    Oh yes!!! This is awesome! Been wanting to get into more candy making. My son loved making his own small candy so I bought him a silicon mould and he made some neat little candies. I love making small sweets! Already know Im going to love this Series! 🍭🍫🍬

  • @kathytegreene1562
    @kathytegreene1562 9 місяців тому

    Such a fun video. You both complement each other. I love the bowl and spatula cleaning break. Thanks Erin.

  • @ReneeHlozek
    @ReneeHlozek 2 роки тому +1

    Omg this episode is a delight

  • @RoseDances
    @RoseDances 2 роки тому +1

    You two are so precious and talented 💝

  • @goeshen4359
    @goeshen4359 Рік тому

    These two are fabulous!!!

  • @MultiGemgirl
    @MultiGemgirl 2 роки тому

    love the collaboration

  • @b_uppy
    @b_uppy 2 роки тому +2

    How would you make truly old-fashioned marshmallows using a marshmallow plant base???
    20:37, lol.
    Love how quickly the caramel was made. I had a recipe that took much longer to finish.

  • @kimfromnewzealand8768
    @kimfromnewzealand8768 2 роки тому +1

    You two are Fabulous 😁

  • @MrSurfferchik
    @MrSurfferchik 2 роки тому +2

    So fun!😃 Can you swirl caramels to get the bitter and sweeter notes?🤔 Thanks so much! 🙌🏻

  • @anaalfaro9673
    @anaalfaro9673 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this very helpful video. It's like taking classes and very informative

  • @saraatppkdotpt8140
    @saraatppkdotpt8140 2 роки тому +1

    I was so expecting a candy making episode 😋 thank you 😊

  • @tttfff7228
    @tttfff7228 2 роки тому +2

    Love your stuff!! Keep it coming

  • @jenniferwong4530
    @jenniferwong4530 2 роки тому

    Great video! I've made a litttle candy but the explanation in depth has really helped it all make sense. It's Saturday morning, I have the day to myself, caramel here I come!

  • @b_uppy
    @b_uppy 2 роки тому +5

    So what is the hardware store hack???
    Nice teaming.

  • @folkmetalflorid
    @folkmetalflorid 2 роки тому +2

    Great explanations as always.

  • @susanneanna2421
    @susanneanna2421 2 роки тому +1

    Hazelnut Marzipan!!! love love love it

  • @anaalfaro9673
    @anaalfaro9673 2 роки тому +3

    OMG!!! I love this

  • @meeprific
    @meeprific 2 роки тому +1

    I adore Erin McDowell.

  • @auntdini
    @auntdini 2 роки тому

    You two are adorable!
    I have a huge macadamia nut tree that is producing nuts like crazy! I am going to make marzipan! I am so excited! I would have never thought to do this if I hadn’t watched your show.
    Thank you!🥰

  • @RyanMcLeod
    @RyanMcLeod 2 роки тому

    So excited for this series

  • @plussizedluxury
    @plussizedluxury 2 роки тому

    Genius! Love how in depth this was! 💙

  • @robinsiciliano8923
    @robinsiciliano8923 2 роки тому

    I love this candy making series!!

  • @julias6688
    @julias6688 2 роки тому

    Thank you both! Excellent video. Fun to watch you guys together.

  • @mariarugolo2487
    @mariarugolo2487 2 роки тому

    You look awesome Erin!

  • @mercifulmortis1424
    @mercifulmortis1424 2 роки тому

    Ho, dang! I have struggled with candy making and I cannot wait to try again with these techniques!

  • @joyherting3705
    @joyherting3705 2 роки тому +1

    I totally am going to make this I have a bunch of different nuts. I made a bunch of different nut brittles at Christmas. I also made some different glazed nuts

  • @jennifermelo8246
    @jennifermelo8246 2 роки тому

    This is such an exciting and amazing video. Thank you!!

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video

  • @mishumali
    @mishumali 2 роки тому

    OMG this is perfectttt

  • @StraylightWintermute
    @StraylightWintermute 2 роки тому +1

    I've never heard of this kind of marzipan before - looking it up, I see this is French marzipan, as opposed to German style which you will find more recipes online for that's made with nuts, sugar, and egg white without cooking and is used in baking rather than candy making.

  • @juanpabloamoscotegui4151
    @juanpabloamoscotegui4151 2 роки тому

    Love you. Thanks

  • @berserkirclaws107
    @berserkirclaws107 2 роки тому +2

    Please make an episode about fondant candy!!!
    I'm battling to find any reliable information about fondant and it's very difficult to found some.
    I did make some base I'm pretty happy about but some clear information about fondant would really help , thank you!

  • @giselaschmoll1955
    @giselaschmoll1955 5 місяців тому

    I made the soft nougat and it was delicious. But there’s some critical information you didn’t mention: the 8 minutes of mixing made my nougat super stiff and difficult to stir in the powder milk/sugar. Also, how do you cut the sticky thing? OMG that was a disaster, I was cleaning my very sharp knife after each cut. And I really need a tutorial on chocolate dipping. I put my dipped nougat on a rack and then it stuck!!! And lastly, I found I had to move fast on the dipping otherwise the nougat would melt a bit and mix with the chocolate causing swirls on my finish. Lastly, I added a cup of toasted hazelnuts, wow that was good. I would add 2 cups next time though.

  • @empowermentthroughpersonal2817
    @empowermentthroughpersonal2817 2 роки тому

    ??Super I don't know how to make candy at all question!! Instead of using the food processor why can't we use vitamix. My vitamix can handle cold, And hot temperatures. Low and high speeds??
    Thank you for always going into so much detail!

  • @bartoscar
    @bartoscar 2 роки тому

    I always thought of marzipan as gross and it's definitely because of almond extract! I had no idea.

  • @lisahinton9682
    @lisahinton9682 2 роки тому +1

    I don't like it when people tie their ties in the front. It catches crud, which then falls off into the food you're making. No, thanks. I would never buy anything from a place where they tie their ties in the front - it's like not wearing a hairnet or something to keep the hair out of the food. Just my $0.02, and something that most bakers and cooks haven't (for some reason) considered.
    Other than that, I just love this channel. Thanks for going in a new direction today. Fantastic.
    Edited to add: It was also really cool to get confirmation that your tattoo on your right forearm is indeed a vanilla bean!

  • @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy
    @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy 2 роки тому +2

    Ordered a new thermometer by the six minute mark. 😊

  • @joyherting3705
    @joyherting3705 2 роки тому

    I love Italian honey almond nougat and it's so hard to find, you please give me a recipe and is that paper a necessity when making it

  • @michelet6489
    @michelet6489 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful episode. I have a severe corn allergy and cannot use corn syrup. What can I use instead of corn syrup when you don’t want the flavor the maple syrup or honey. Is there a good substitute? Thank you!

    • @evancoben1713
      @evancoben1713 2 роки тому +1

      Try getting glucose syrup which is typically made from wheat. Happy baking!

  • @xLaurieClarkex
    @xLaurieClarkex 2 роки тому

    20:52 Eating marshmallows is also a great way to soothe a dry or sore throat ;-)

  • @jenwhitedesigns
    @jenwhitedesigns 2 роки тому +11

    Erin, how in the world am I searching for a carrot cake recipe and not finding one with your name attached? Maybe I’m missing it. If not, girl you need to right that wrong! 🙃

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell 2 роки тому +6

      Oh, I’m on it! 💛

    • @here.4628
      @here.4628 2 роки тому

      @@erin-jeanne-mcdowell Thank you so much in advance... my grandmother had a recipe that was lost. I've been looking to find something, and I find most of your 'mistake and how to fix them' sections great for me when I making things for the first time/ 100th time.

  • @epiccollision
    @epiccollision 6 місяців тому

    Internally I call caramel the dairy included confectionery, carmel I call the pure cooked sugar before dairy is added or the industrial carmel colouring

  • @xLaurieClarkex
    @xLaurieClarkex 2 роки тому

    You're h*ckin' entertaining, and really informative :-) I've been decorating cakes for 20+ years and still learned a couple of tricks. Wish we could be best buds IRL haha

  • @marlenehod
    @marlenehod 6 місяців тому

    Evan's link you put on here does not work. Is there another way to see her candies and website (I have no Facebook)?

  • @kathymyers-host6187
    @kathymyers-host6187 2 роки тому +3

    Erin, I just checked out a Cook Book for Baking, from the Library. Are you Affiliated with the book called Food 52?🤔❤️

    • @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy
      @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy 2 роки тому +1

      Not Erin & I'm not sure about that particular book, but I do own both of Erin's books and they're wonderful! They are titled 'The Fearless Baker' & 'The Book on Pie'.

    • @kathymyers-host6187
      @kathymyers-host6187 2 роки тому

      @@rumbleinthekitchen_Amy yes, she's awesome 😘😘😘

  • @drhelenloney1426
    @drhelenloney1426 2 роки тому +1

    Does anyone know if Golden Syrup from the uk works as a substitute for corn syrup?

    • @lynnstlaurent6789
      @lynnstlaurent6789 2 роки тому +4

      I think it would stop crystallizes but does have a fuller, richer flavour. Corn syrup is such sweet, blandness in my opinion. I am not a candy maker though.

  • @itruque53
    @itruque53 2 роки тому

    Erin, love your Book on Pie. My biggest wish is to see candy,chocolate,cakes, pies, etc., made with Erithrytol and Xylotol more and less sugar cane. Is it possible.

    • @itruque53
      @itruque53 2 роки тому

      Bake it up a notch with Erithrytol and Xylotol please

  • @pamelac2863
    @pamelac2863 2 роки тому

    Please make video Joe to make peanut butter fudge

  • @lynpearson9351
    @lynpearson9351 3 місяці тому

    My problem with corn syrup is that my dear friend is deathly allergic to all corn products. Yes, even cornstarch.

  • @vcheekv
    @vcheekv 2 роки тому

    💖💖💖

  • @josinawashington6744
    @josinawashington6744 6 місяців тому

    I have the same food processor and I love it but it feels backwards. Im a Chef and I brought it to work and someone broke it😢 by jamming the top backwards😢

    • @josinawashington6744
      @josinawashington6744 6 місяців тому

      It can still work if you press the little safety spring down with a chopstick. ❤

  • @stephaniehill655
    @stephaniehill655 2 роки тому

    For the recipe measurements is found where?? Please

    • @food52
      @food52  2 роки тому

      Hi Stephanie! Thanks so much for watching, all of the recipes are linked in the description!

  • @tmackie1694
    @tmackie1694 2 роки тому

    “Care-a-mel” 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

  • @adelebutcher4496
    @adelebutcher4496 2 роки тому

    What is your favorite recipe for making pipable marshmallows?

  • @shashwatasamanta7358
    @shashwatasamanta7358 2 роки тому +1

    THIS ALL INFORMATION FOR FREE?? FOR REAL??

  • @janerobison
    @janerobison 2 роки тому

    why not dissolve the sugar in the water first before adding to the pot?

    • @erin-jeanne-mcdowell
      @erin-jeanne-mcdowell 2 роки тому +1

      It depends on the recipe, but there is often not enough water to fully dissolve the quantity of sugar being cooked!

  • @prettybrowneyez3338
    @prettybrowneyez3338 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for putting up you hair. A lot of videos of people cooking has them with these wild hairdo's, and they keep touching it and the food! I may not be tasting their food but that's just nasty. Who cooks with their hair all over the place? Love your thorough tips.

  • @GemBonhamHorton
    @GemBonhamHorton 2 роки тому

    Wish you didn't do a to be continued I would have been happy with a long video

  • @claudebuddiez2599
    @claudebuddiez2599 2 роки тому

    I say car-a-mel

  • @cswitals
    @cswitals 2 роки тому

    Good video, but who else hears "deez nuts" when talking about marzipan?

  • @leckifer
    @leckifer Рік тому

    Allergic to corn, which is not as uncommon as you might think. So for some of us, corn syrup IS evil!

    • @leckifer
      @leckifer Рік тому

      Should also add that I love your videos because you offer so much good info.

  • @joyherting3705
    @joyherting3705 2 роки тому

    I'm a side effect I knew it

  • @mariatamburro
    @mariatamburro 2 роки тому

    I don't know who did your sound, but they made a lot of mistakes in the balancing of each person's sound. I am not sure why one person is always off-mic. it's not that hard to bring in a track to have everyone sound just as good.

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 2 роки тому +1

    Suggestions from a person with misophonia - maybe mute the audio from a person sniffing, because it's a sound that sets me (and people like me) off. Both people are miked, so hopefully it shouldn't be prohibitive to take the sniffing sound down. Great episode though!

  • @JP-tb6iq
    @JP-tb6iq 2 роки тому +1

    Why do Americans pronounce the t in nougat? In every other country it's pronounced noo-gaaa

    • @chunk2689
      @chunk2689 2 роки тому

      Because that souds like something falling out of someones mush mouth?

  • @ECole-le7we
    @ECole-le7we 2 роки тому

    Erin - I am going to miss your videos. I unsubscribed after seeing the previous Food52 video of a guy who suddenly showed up dressed in sequins. I didn't know what that had to do with cooking and was surprised by it. But I really have loved watching you in the past. I watched all of your videos and learned so much. Thank you.

    • @cscott2749
      @cscott2749 2 роки тому +1

      I agree, what does that have to do with cooking? By which I mean, why do you care if someone wants to dress in sequins? Anyway, not to worry, no one will miss you.

  • @jeanna1285
    @jeanna1285 4 місяці тому

    Midwesterners call it
    car-mel….🤎