Is it important to assemble ingredients and tools before I begin making hard candy?
Yes, it is important to assemble everything you will need ahead of time and have them within easy reach of your stove or microwave. Have your flavor and color (if using) already selected and the safety seals removed. Make sure that you have pot-holders and spoons out, and a spoon rest or piece of tin foil available for laying down sticky spoons or thermometer. Working quickly and efficiently is crucial to successful hard candy making.