Confectionery Course @ TNAU, Coimbatore - Day 1

Just like last month’s Bakery course ,The Post Harvest Technology Department of TNAU, Coimbatore conducted confectionery course for 2 days starting today.

The 2 day class covers training for the following for a fees of INR 1000/-

Chocolate making
Chikkis
Lollipops
Jujups
Fondant and fudge
Toffee and Caramel
Marzipan
Marshmallows

Today’s class started with the basics of confectionery making. Tasting the sugar syrup for the different stages like string consistency, hard ball stage/soft ball stage ,soft crack /hard crack stage etc.

During the demo I realized that the candy thermometer is a very essential tool in the kitchen and got one on the way home. An inexpensive devise that makes the testing of sugar syrup very easy.

As you can see in the above photo the men were more eager to learn. Of course,we women were on the other side of the counter busy writing down the tips and tricks of confectionery making as and when she was telling us….

Then we were given instruction for preparing

Fondant – Cooked and Boiled fondant.
Fudge – Vanilla and coconut fudge
Jujups
Plain and Caramel Toffee
Groundnut chikki
Lollipops

Here are some of the pics that I clicked during the class….

Orange and Grape flavored Jujups

Mango Fondant

Peppermints

Coconut Fudge

Groundnut Chikki

Pineapple flavored Lollipops [ can be made without the molds!!]

I will share with you the experiences of tomorrow’s class and the details of the forth coming class schedule in my next post….

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8 thoughts on “Confectionery Course @ TNAU, Coimbatore – Day 1”

Wow, PJ I wish I was there to attend this class… CBE is growing in its culinary boundaries ,isn't it..:) Loved the post. Can't wait for the next post..:)
Reva

Wow PJ I wish we had something like this here.

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Wow, this is awesome. Wish was there to attend this. Waiting for ur next post very very eagerly. Loved the clicks too, next on my shopping list is the candy thermometer.