Candy Making Techniques

noun a substance used to sweeten food or drink

verb to make or become sweet or sweeter in taste

adjective having a taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter

• The chef decided to sweeten the dessert with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
• I like to sweeten my coffee with a little bit of honey.
• Let's sweeten the deal by throwing in a free gift with your purchase.
• His kind words were like honey, sweetening the harsh reality of the situation.

noun a type of confectionery made by heating sugar, butter, and sometimes vinegar until it becomes brittle and hard, often with a porous texture resembling a sponge

• Cinder toffee is a traditional British confectionery made with sugar, golden syrup, and bicarbonate of soda.
• I love snacking on cinder toffee while watching movies.
• Have you tried that new cinder toffee? It's bomb!
• Her laughter was like cinder toffee - sweet and crackling with joy.