Candy-making lives and dies by a few crucial degrees — the line between soft ball and hard crack is narrow, and it moves fast. This is the classic paddle thermometer that takes the panic out of it, with the candy stages printed right on the scale where you need them. The details A time-tested paddle-style thermometer from Escali, built in durable stainless steel for candy, confections, and deep-frying. The face is marked with confectionery temperature zones — thread, soft ball, firm ball, hard ball, soft crack, and hard crack — so you're reading the recipe stage, not just a number, as the sugar climbs. A stainless steel vessel clip holds it in the pot for hands-free measuring, and the metal paddle shields the probe from the bottom of the pan, preventing false readings and accidental breaks. The heat-resistant handle stays comfortable to move through a long cook, and the temperature column reads in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Why we love it Candy stages printed right on the scale, so you cook to "soft ball" instead of doing math Hands-free clip holds it steady in the pot while you stir Metal paddle keeps the probe off the pan bottom for accurate, false-reading-free temps Heat-resistant handle stays manageable through a long, hot cook Sturdy stainless steel built to last through years of holiday batches Dual Fahrenheit and Celsius scale works with any recipe Use it for Making caramels, toffee, brittle, fudge, and marshmallows, pulling sugar for candy, or holding a steady temperature for deep-frying doughnuts, fritters, and fried chicken. Specifications Temperature range: 60° to 400°F / 20° to 200°C Confectionery zones marked: thread, soft ball, firm ball, hard ball, soft crack, hard crack Durable stainless steel construction Hands-free stainless steel vessel clip Heat-resistant handle Fahrenheit and Celsius measurements Dimensions: 12.75 x 2 x 0.75 in Brand: Escali Item #: 854202006144 The honest read that keeps your candy on the right side of the line.
