🍭 Norpro Candy Thermometer: Accurate Heat Measurement for Perfect Candies – 1 EA, Silver Review

I'm a professional and I use it every day. I calibrated it a few times. Works well but wish it was a little more waterproof. Especially if the dishwasher constantly forgets not to pour water to wash the dishes! I have water in it and it's still pretty accurate. I make caramel and other candies all the time and have been through a lot of thermometers. I get the second of these and try the waterproof one. review follows

What I like about it is the simplicity of the construction. Mostly metallic, easy to read and fairly accurate. Most of these thermometers today have been redesigned and made from brittle materials. You have to be too careful with them and they are a bit overpriced in my opinion. Doesn't match their price tag. These are food thermometers, not full kitchen appliances. I like brands that have been around for decades. Norpro has it and I can see why.

I used to buy a thermometer with a digital display. DO NOT buy plastic digital thermometers. They can't handle active heat. If you heat candies in the pot on the stove, they will start to melt and go out, and you will not be able to attach them to the pot. This thermometer is ideal for making candy. It exceeds the 305ºF needed to make candy. Because of its interesting shape, it doesn't roll easily on the countertop. It has an adjustable metal clip that can be adjusted by squeezing it so that…