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Bee Supplies
Jackson County Area Beekeepers
Some of you have
asked for this recipe,
It is from
http://outdoorplace.org/beekeeping/feeding.htm
Hard Candy
Hard candy is a good way to feed bees without overly stimulating
brood production, but it takes a more preparation. It's usually
not practical for beekeepers with a lot of hives. Here are two
recipes:
Microwave Candy Recipe
(feeds 1 or 2 colonies)
1. In a
one quart ( or larger) microwave dish, mix thoroughly
one and a half cups granulated sugar and one-half cup
light corn syrup ( 3:1 ratio). No water.
2. Microwave on a high setting, stirring every few
minutes, until the mixture is clear and bubbles become
larger (thumbnail size), about 10 minutes. Bubbles
should be large, but is stop immediately if the mixture
starts to brown. A wooden spoon is very effective for
stirring, as it can be left in the dish during microwave
cooking.
3. Pour into a mold made from cardboard or a container
lined with paper to cool. The candy will become brittle,
and can be slipped on top of frames or between in a
hive, where the bees will consume it.
Stovetop Candy Recipe
1. Heat
one pint (1/2 liter) of water to boiling in a large pot
on stove.
2. Stir
in as much sugar as can be dissolved. This will be
about 5 pounds (2 Kg). More sugar is better.
3.
Boil, uncovered, stirring almost constantly until the
mixture reaches 234 degrees F. It takes awhile.
4. Pour
into molds made of cardboard or a container lined with
waxed paper or butcher paper. The candy will harden as
it cools.
Basically, any peanut brittle recipe can be adapted to make bee
candy.
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