I waited awhile before bagging my chocolate that way they went back to a solid. I just set my trays out for a few hours with the lids on the trays that you get from harvest right. They work out perfectly that way.
Three of the six candies I freeze dried a couple weeks ago came out great. The other three, not so much. The winners were the mini Charleston chews, skittles and milk duds. The milk duds were so addictive. I gave up sugar a couple years ago, so this was extraordinarily bad for me. I became so inflamed, particularly in the midsection. Lesson learned. My freeze dryer is in the garage and it does smell great even now. 😮
Three musketeers worked great for me, but I cut them up first and pre-warmed my trays. They don't puff up much, but they puff a little and become nice and crunchy. I don't like regular 3 musketeers, but the crunch makes it great imo.
I am glad you did all those - I hoped I helped you in some way with all the things I have learned alone the way with Freeze Drying Candy - I Pay it Forward.
I’m super impressed with your correct answer 👏👏 good job! Those white bins are from Target! I bought them in store not sure if they’re online. But they’re very inexpensive and worked great
My first time trying any kind of Chocolate, I’m assuming that in the beginning when it asks…if you want to warm the trays, you skip that and go right into drying?
With the same settings like you performed your process here I've tried the german Kinder Schoko-Bons but unfortunately the chocolate and the filling was just running away. Do you have any tips for those kind of products? Would it make sense to start with a freeze time before drying them?
Are you using candy mode? Mine does the initial cool down for 15 minutes, then I select the candy mode button, it asks to warm the trays - then I think the next screen goes straight to vacuum drying! It may depend on the software your machine is currently running….
I’m curious to find out I haven’t compared the shelf heights - the candy that expands probably would need to be cut smaller bc it already hits the top sometimes 😆
I bought the 5 tray chamber (it was $350). You can switch them back and forth if you want to do anything like candy. As long as you don’t overfill the trays when doing regular food, the 5 tray chamber lets you do more in a batch.
I waited awhile before bagging my chocolate that way they went back to a solid. I just set my trays out for a few hours with the lids on the trays that you get from harvest right. They work out perfectly that way.
Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing that
I couldn't think of a more lovely day than spending it with the kids, trying candy, and going to the zoo! Much love!
AW thanks! It was such a fun day 🥰
Three of the six candies I freeze dried a couple weeks ago came out great. The other three, not so much. The winners were the mini Charleston chews, skittles and milk duds. The milk duds were so addictive. I gave up sugar a couple years ago, so this was extraordinarily bad for me. I became so inflamed, particularly in the midsection. Lesson learned. My freeze dryer is in the garage and it does smell great even now. 😮
Ahhhh so excited to try chocolates for first time today! BTW…we are taking an Alaskan cruise Mid-July. It would be cool to meet you in person.
@@Hasnot46 have so much fun on your cruise! What ports will you stop in? Chocolates are so good I hope they turned out good for you!
I am so glad I found you. We just bought a freeze dryer today
Oh that’s exciting!! Thanks for watching 😁😁😁
Charleston chews are my favorite
Three musketeers worked great for me, but I cut them up first and pre-warmed my trays. They don't puff up much, but they puff a little and become nice and crunchy. I don't like regular 3 musketeers, but the crunch makes it great imo.
Oh that sounds super good!!
I am glad you did all those - I hoped I helped you in some way with all the things I have learned alone the way with Freeze Drying Candy - I Pay it Forward.
You gave me most of those chocolate ideas!! I appreciate all tips and advice it helps me and others who read the comments too, thank you!!
@@DIYfreezedry You are very Welcome.
What a fun outing!
Thanks we had fun and had nice weather 😁😁
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The twix looks so good ❤
So yummy 🤤
12 years is my guess! Junior mints are my favorite too!
Good guess!!! Yes love the Junior mints 😻
Thank you Thank you for your videos. I tried the charleston chews and snicker bites. They were amazing.
That zoo outing looks like so much fun! My guess is 8 years. Where did you get those super cool white bins on your wire rack??
Dang! Got the question right without skipping ahead 🎉🎉
I’m super impressed with your correct answer 👏👏 good job!
Those white bins are from Target! I bought them in store not sure if they’re online. But they’re very inexpensive and worked great
My first time trying any kind of Chocolate, I’m assuming that in the beginning when it asks…if you want to warm the trays, you skip that and go right into drying?
Yes skip the tray warm 👍🏻
Hi I saw you at Walmart today
Hey!! Fun chatting with you!!
Way cool zoo and yummy candy❤❤❤
Yay the zoo was so fun!
Have you tried peanut butter m&m s ?
Peanut Butter won’t freeze dry :/ so only kinds that have caramel inside them will work.
How much time you need to wait before you put the food in the freezer dryer ? Because mine has no instructions
Once you turn it on and press "start" it counts down 15 minutes for a cool down period before you add in your candy / food.
How long did it run for? Extra dry time? Do we do a warm trays up at the end?
I ran it for 4 hours - and I did not warm trays at the end bc you want the chocolate to stay cool so it’s not melty when you pull them out 👍🏻
We have been looking for bags like the ones you use for your candies. Where did you purchase them?
With the same settings like you performed your process here I've tried the german Kinder Schoko-Bons but unfortunately the chocolate and the filling was just running away. Do you have any tips for those kind of products? Would it make sense to start with a freeze time before drying them?
A girl I work with puts nerd rope bits in her freeze drier. They end up kind if like cotton candy.
Ohhh that’s a good idea I bet that’s super good!
I just did ur step by step & when I put candy into FD it says Freezing. Is that right? 😊
Are you using candy mode? Mine does the initial cool down for 15 minutes, then I select the candy mode button, it asks to warm the trays - then I think the next screen goes straight to vacuum drying! It may depend on the software your machine is currently running….
@@DIYfreezedry thank you.
Bit o honey cut in half
I need to try that! Yum
Will the 5 trays somewhat limit the food you can freeze dry because will hit the top, or just cut in smaller pieces etc.
I’m curious to find out I haven’t compared the shelf heights - the candy that expands probably would need to be cut smaller bc it already hits the top sometimes 😆
I bought the 5 tray chamber (it was $350). You can switch them back and forth if you want to do anything like candy. As long as you don’t overfill the trays when doing regular food, the 5 tray chamber lets you do more in a batch.
Don't do gummy bears, what a mess
I thought maybe 3 years 😮
A bit longer 😬