Can You Melt Peppermints

You can also pre-melt your peppermint candy by crushing it and melting it in some water on the stove top or in the microwave. If using this method be careful not to get it too hot because burn sugar is very gross. If you prefer a simpler method, add peppermint extract instead of melting candy.

How do you melt peppermint candy?

1. Crush your peppermint candies into small pieces with a rolling pin. …
2. Transfer the crushed peppermints to a saucepan or double boiler. …
3. Turn your stovetop to low or medium heat. …
4. Stir the peppermints as they melt. …
5. Remove the pan from the heat when the candy melts down to a liquid.

What does heat do to peppermints?

The heat of the hot water makes sugar molecules move quicker, dissolving the sugar faster than the cold or room temperature water. The lower temperature of the cold water makes the molecules slow down, dissolving the mint less quickly.