Method for making liquid-centered jelly candies

摘要

Liquid-centered jelly candy and method for manufacture are claimed. In this invention jelly candy is processed to about 25-30% moisture content and deposited in a starch mold to a level that half fills the mold. A small hard candy pellet is made from sugar, color, flavor, and acidulant. The hard candy pellet is centered on the jelly candy in each of the half full molds. A second deposit of warm jelly candy is filled over the pellets completing the candy pieces. The candy is cured at about 130 DEG F. to about 140 DEG F. for about 24-48 hours. During which time, moisture from the jelly candy migrates to and liquifies each candy pellet forming the liquid-centered jelly candy. The completed candy pieces are cured in the molds at about 130 DEG F. to about 140 DEG F. for about 24-48 hours. During the curing process, the moisture from the jelly migrates into and liquifies the sugar paste forming a liquid-centered jelly candy.