Yes, you can put candy canes in a cotton candy machine. Hard candies, including candy canes, are often used to create flavored cotton candy.
How it Works:
Cotton candy machines work by heating up a small container of granulated sugar or hard candies until it liquefies. The liquid sugar is then forced through tiny holes by centrifugal force, rapidly cooling and solidifying into thin strands of sugar, which are collected as cotton candy.
Using Candy Canes:
- Break them up: For best results, break the candy canes into smaller pieces before placing them in the machine. This allows them to melt more quickly and evenly.
- Add Slowly: Add the candy cane pieces gradually to prevent overloading the machine.
- Enjoy the Flavor: Expect your cotton candy to have a distinct peppermint flavor.
Considerations:
- Cleanliness: Make sure your cotton candy machine is clean before and after using candy canes, as the melted sugar can be sticky.
- Hardness: Candy canes are hard candies. The machine needs to be designed for hard candies.
- Sugar content: Be aware of the potential for increased sugar consumption when enjoying candy cane-flavored cotton candy.
