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Illustrated Candy Temperature Guide

By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com

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Hard Ball Stage: 250-266 degrees

Elizabeth LaBau
The syrup holds its ball shape and deforms only slightly with very firm pressure, but remains sticky.

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