Caramel MMs

Candy Mode

Description

Learn how to freeze dry caramel M&Ms with this step-by-step guide. Discover the best settings for your freeze dryer, tips for optimal results, and how to store your freeze-dried treats for long-term freshness.

Ingredients

Caramel M&M's

Freeze Dryer Settings

Candy Mode on your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Run for at least 4 hours at 135 degrees. No need for tray warming. Use mats or parchment paper to prevent heavy chocolate cleanup on trays.

Machine Temperature: 135°F

Use Mats

Run time: 4 - 6 hours

A group of freeze dried Caramel M&M's stacked on top of each other showing the texture of each one.

Prep

To ensure perfect freeze-dried Caramel M&M's, start by pouring the bag of M&M's onto your tray. You only want to fill up the tray 70-80%. This spacing ensures each piece has enough room to dry and expand, maintaining their distinct shapes and sizes.

Post Processing

Remove from the tray and store in mason jars, mylar bags, or other airtight containers.

Suggested Storage

Oxygen absorbers and silica should not be necessary for most candies unless required by your particular state State if selling commercially.

Before Pictures

The screen of a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer showing the settings for candy mode at 135 degrees fahrenheit.
A medium Harvest Right freeze dry tray filled 70% to 80% with caramel M&M's.

After Pictures

A close up of expanded freeze dried Caramel M&M's on a Harvest Right medium tray.
A mason jar and a Harvest Right tray with freeze dried Caramel M&M's.
A mason jar and a Harvest Right tray with freeze dried Caramel M&M's with a man wearing blue nitrile gloves moving the M&M's from the tray to the jar.

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