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This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 285,166 times.

Jolly Ranchers are a treat in their own right, but by melting them down, you can make all kinds of new treats. Whether you’re in a hurry or have time to be a perfectionist, melting Jolly Ranchers for your next dessert recipe is quick, easy, and most of all, tasty! Make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby!!!

What is the best way to melt Jolly Ranchers?

Put 4 Jolly Rancher candies on a microwave-safe bowl or cup, and heat them up for 1 minute at 80% power. If they don't melt after one go, keep heating them in 15-second increments until they're completely melted.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Using a Microwave

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  1. Step 1 Place 4 Jolly Ranchers in a microwave-safe dish. 1 Place 4 Jolly Ranchers in a microwave-safe dish. A bowl will work, but depending on where you will be pouring the melted candy, a coffee cup will pour a little cleaner.
    • If you are microwaving more than 4 candies at a time, you will need to increase the cooking time.
    • 4 candies will produce about 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of liquid.
    • Be sure whatever it is has a handle because the candy will be hot once melted.[1]
    • A glass Pyrex measuring cup works quite well. If heating multiple batches, though, give the glass time to slowly cool between heating.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Melt Jolly Ranchers 2 Microwave the Jolly Ranchers at 80% power. Initially cook them for approximately 1 minute. Microwaves will vary, so you will need to adjust based on your specific model. This should get all four pieces to melt in one go.[2]
    • If the candies do not melt entirely on the first heat, cook them again in 15-second intervals. Then in the second batch, heat for the combined time.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Melt Jolly Ranchers 3 Remove the candies from the microwave carefully. Once the candies are melted, they will be very hot, so handle with care. Using an oven mitt or dish towel can help you handle the dish if it is hot as well.
    • The liquid will begin to harden again within a few minutes, so you will need to work quickly. If it hardens again, simply reheat the candy in 15-second intervals to liquify them again.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Melting in the Oven

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  1. Step 1 Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C). 1 Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Some recipes call for different heats, which you can follow, but this temperature will allow the candies to be melted in a shorter time.[3]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Melt Jolly Ranchers 2 Place your unwrapped candies in an oven safe pot while the oven heats. Use a little more candy than your recipe or idea calls for so you have extra to work with. Make sure the candies are level with or lower than the lid of the pot so that the liquid will not overflow when it is done cooking.
    • Put the candies in evenly stacked layers to ensure they melt evenly in the pot, depending on how much liquid you need to make.
    • You can expect the liquid to be about half the height of the candies themselves depending on how well they are packed into the pot.
  3. Step 3 Heat your candies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. 3 Heat your candies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. You do not need to stir the liquid. The less agitation while heating, the fewer air bubbles you will have. If working towards a thin candy-coating, air bubbles will cause cracking.[4]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Melt Jolly Ranchers 4 Remove from the oven when the candy has melted. Keep an eye on the liquid as you get near the 10 minute mark. You will want to remove the candy once all the pieces have melted fully. If you heat for too long, it will begin to bubble from the heat. Don’t forget to use oven mitts!
    • Use the liquid immediately after removing it from the heat. Keep the oven on in case the mixture begins to harden again, but you should have a few minutes to work with the liquid before it does.
    • If the liquid re-hardens before you are done, pop it back in the oven for about 2-3 minutes.[5]
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Using Your Melted Jolly Ranchers

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  1. Step 1 Use a mold to reshape the candy. 1 Use a mold to reshape the candy. By using a decorative mold, you can reshape the Jolly Ranchers into a themed candy. Allow the candy liquid to cool and re-harden for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature.[6]
    • Make sure your mold is approved for high heat. Some plastic or chocolate molds will not hold up to the melted liquid.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Melt Jolly Ranchers 2 Coat apples with your Jolly Ranchers. Dip each apple in the liquid and hold above the pot for about 30 seconds to allow the liquid to stop dripping. Then place the apple onto a non-stick sheet or plate to cool. In 10-15 minutes, you’ve got a new take on caramel apples.[7]
    • If the liquid isn’t deep enough to dip anymore, you may need to transfer them to a smaller, deeper bowl or pot. Otherwise, you can pour the liquid over the apples, although this can be more messy! Make sure to place your apples on a rack before you drizzle anything onto them.[8]
    • Use a stick or skewer to pierce and handle the apples. This makes dipping and eating cleaner and safer.
    • Each apple will need about 12 candies to coat it.[9]
  3. Step 3 Make lollipops 3 Make lollipops using molds and candy sticks. You can find specific lollipop molds in stores that just require pouring the liquid over the candy stick into the mold![10]
    • Using either of the melting methods above, you will simply pour the liquid over the molds that have a lollipop stick in them.
    • Once the candy hardens completely, it will have formed around the stick into a lollipop.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Melt Jolly Ranchers 4 Mix the liquid into your favorite drinks. The melted candy will dissolve well into other liquids, such as alcohol. Approximately 12 candies to 8 fluid ounces (227 mL) of liquid will make a fairly sweet drink.[11]
    • Try mixing them into a brewed tea while it is hot. Then once it cools, you will have a fruity iced tea!
    • Cooled drinks will take a little longer for the candies to mix with. Consider heating the drink before mixing in the candy liquid if you are in a hurry.
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  • Question What is a Jolly Rancher? Iamoaktree Iamoaktree Community Answer A Jolly Rancher is a hard candy that usually comes in an individually wrapped plastic package. The main five flavors are green apple, grape, cherry, watermelon, and blue raspberry. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 47 Helpful 46
  • Question I tried several times microwaving and using an oven and it still did not melt. What do I do? Community Answer Community Answer Melt them for 2 minutes at 30 second intervals. If this does not work, try adding more or less time, depending on your microwave wattage. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 16 Helpful 36
  • Question Does it work with other candy? Maya Kearns Maya Kearns Community Answer Any hard candies. It also works with gummy bears! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 39
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Tips

  • It might be easier to make your own sugar syrup and add candy flavorings, depending on what you're hoping to use the melted candy for.[12] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If you have air bubbles, use a small metal spoon or a toothpick to press them out. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings

  • Be absolutely certain your mold is rated for high heat. The candy will be extremely hot, and you don’t want to melt the mold. Thanks Helpful 11 Not Helpful 3
  • Do not leave the oven or microwave unattended while cooking. Thanks Helpful 7 Not Helpful 2
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Things You’ll Need

  • Jolly Rancher candies
  • Microwave or oven
  • Microwave or oven-safe pot or bowl
  • Oven mitt
  • Spoon
  • Candy mold
  • Apples (if making candied apples)

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC_JhHdw7tA
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC_JhHdw7tA
  3. ↑ https://www.purewow.com/recipes/jolly-rancher-candy-apples
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKwcLkVvTOk
  5. ↑ https://www.purewow.com/recipes/jolly-rancher-candy-apples
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKwcLkVvTOk
  7. ↑ https://www.purewow.com/recipes/jolly-rancher-candy-apples
  8. ↑ Jennifer Levasseur. Personal Chef. Expert Interview
  9. ↑ https://www.purewow.com/recipes/jolly-rancher-candy-apples
More References (3)
  1. ↑ http://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/2013/04/homemade-jolly-rancher-lollipops-2.html
  2. ↑ https://mixthatdrink.com/jolly-ranchers-vodka/
  3. ↑ Jennifer Levasseur. Personal Chef. Expert Interview

About This Article

Jennifer Levasseur Reviewed by: Jennifer Levasseur Personal Chef This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 285,166 times. 75 votes - 77% Co-authors: 9 Updated: July 26, 2024 Views: 285,166 Categories: Featured Articles | Food Crafts | Chocolate and Candy Article SummaryX

To melt Jolly Ranchers, start by placing your candies in a microwave-safe dish. Keep in mind that 4 Jolly Ranchers produce about 1 tablespoon of liquid, so use as many as you need. Once you’ve added your desired amount of candies into a bowl, microwave them at 80 percent power for about 1 minute. If the candies aren’t fully melted after the first go, put them back in for 15 seconds at a time until they turn to a liquid. When your Jolly Ranchers have melted, use an oven mitt or dish towel to remove the bowl, since it will probably be very hot. For more tips, including how to make candy apples with your melted Jolly Ranchers, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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