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cakebaker1978
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Joined: Sep 03, 2008
Posts: 350
Location: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: Aug 07
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Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:42 pm |
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Hey all!
I have a question about sugar ice. I want to make some ice for a barrel cake with beer in it. However, I read that using ordinary white sugar will turn out amber ice cubes. I guess the alternative to white sugar was something called isomalt to make the cubes clear and white. My question is.....if you can't find isomalt is there an other alternative to achieving the same clear white ice? |
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Steve-AngelCityCakes
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Joined: Jun 11, 2009
Posts: 40
Location: West Covina, CA
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:45 am |
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You can make sugar ice using sugar, but you have to cut the microwave cooking time. After experimenting I was able to it clear by microwaving 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup corn syrup for 5 minutes at half power and then 50 seconds at full power.
On your other post about Diabeti Sweet, one site states that "Measure for Measure" Sugar Substitute for Baking and Cooking.
Another site says "the sweetener that looks, tastes, and even bakes just like sugar".
It sounds like it's worth a try. |
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Jaimelt76
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Joined: Aug 21, 2007
Posts: 120
Location: Upper Michigan
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:57 pm |
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I just made some clear sugar ice using 2/3 cups splenda, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 cup of corn syrup. I heated it up on the stove until it reached 300 degrees. It came out nice and clear. Jaime |
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cakebaker1978
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Location: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: Aug 07
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:02 pm |
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Thanks so much! That really helps me out a lot. I am going to go try some trials right now!!!! I will let everyone know what turned out clear!!!!  |
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cakebaker1978
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Location: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: Aug 07
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:54 pm |
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Jaimelt76,
approximately how long did you cook the mixture on the stove for and did you blend the ingredients right away? At about what temp? I dont have a tool for measuring how hot the corn syrup mixture is. And after it is cooled what did you placeit in to make it look like ice? And how long does it take to cool? |
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Jaimelt76
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Joined: Aug 21, 2007
Posts: 120
Location: Upper Michigan
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:33 pm |
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I cooked it on high for about 5 minutes. I did not pay close attention to time as I have a candy thermometer. I stirred it until the mixture disolved and then let it boil. I crumpled up some non stick foil and poured the sugar on that. Make sure it is non stick or it wont come off very well. Hope that helps, Jaime |
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cakebaker1978
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Location: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: Aug 07
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:26 pm |
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ok, so I did both methods and both turned out pretty sticky and on the softer side....BUT I am sure it is my fault for not heating it long enough! Well I had an idea and popped it in the fridege for 1/2 hour and took it out and it broke up no problem....hard as rock and clear as a bell!! Thank you so much girls!!!!! WHAT would I do without CC  |
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Steve-AngelCityCakes
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Joined: Jun 11, 2009
Posts: 40
Location: West Covina, CA
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:38 pm |
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I use this browny tray that I picked up at Michaels arts and crafts. I don't know if you have Michaels in Canada. They're like ice trays except they are silicon so you can just pop the ice squares out when they harden. |
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cakebaker1978
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Location: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: Aug 07
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:27 pm |
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that sounds awesome! I will have to check that out tomorrow!!! Thanks!!! |
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ivy0140
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Joined: Feb 18, 2008
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Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:31 am |
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how to do it ice cube .. please can someone help i will like the steps and where you place it .thanks |
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Lindy43
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Joined: May 09, 2008
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Location: Shingletown, CA
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Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:36 am |
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What an interesting thread. I have never tried making sugar items. I am going to have to try this. I live at 4500 ft altitude. Will this affect the sugar melting in any way? |
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elliebuff
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Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:39 pm |
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elliebuff
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LMiles4
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Joined: Sep 26, 2009
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Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:10 pm |
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I just googled Ice tray molds as I was looking for one to make a clear jewel shaped diamond. I'm going to be making a wedding shower cake and wanted a ring on it. There are lots of sites that sell silicone ice cube trays in all sort of shapes! You can make pretty much anything with poured sugar! |
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