Pumpkin Pie Croquettes
7 ounces Almond paste, cut into small pieces 1 ounce Maple syrup 6 ounces Pumpkin puree* 3 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie spice 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon Salt 8 ounces White confectionery coating, melted to 110-120⁰F 2 ounces Almond Butter also Additional white confectionery coating (for coating) also Finely chopped nuts (for rolling) *Pumpkin puree […]
Chocolate & Compound Viscosity & How to Thin Them
I am frequently asked “why is my chocolate so thick?” and “how do I thin it out?” These are great questions with answers that can be a bit complicated. So, let’s dive into the topics of viscosity, and thinning out your compound or chocolate. Viscosity Viscosity tells you how thick or thin the melted chocolate […]
Meltaway Recipes
Crispy Peanut Butter Meltaways 30 ounces Peanut Coating wafers, melted to 100⁰F 15 ounces Creamy Peanut Butter 6 ounces Crispy Feuiletine Flakes (approximately 2 cups) ½ teaspoon fine grind salt (adjust to taste) Blend together the room temperature peanut butter with the 100⁰F melted peanut wafers and salt. Mix in the crispy flakes. Pour out […]
Meltaways Q&A
Linnea’s sponsored a seminar last month on the topic ‘Formulating Meltaway Centers’ at the 2026 Fall Philadelphia Candy Show. This was a very popular topic! In case you did not attend, here is a recap of our seminar: What is a Meltaway center? These are typically 100% fat-based centers, made by mixing vegetable fats, nut butters or seed oils […]
Cocoa Joe Answers Your Caramel Apple Questions
Caramel apple season is almost upon us! Sure, caramel apples are enjoyed year-round, but it seems to be a candy making tradition to enjoy these during the peak of apple harvesting season. Here are some of the most frequent questions I receive about caramel apples. What kind of apple is the best? Any apple variety can be used. Granny Smith is the most popular variety for […]
LorAnn Flavors Appropriate for use in Chocolate
Considering a LorAnn Super-Strength Flavor? These products can be used in a wide variety of applications. Questions of water solubility and compatibility with chocolate are common. This guide will help you select the right product.