Best Candy Thermometers in the UK

The Polder Products THM-515 is up there with the best candy thermometers on the market right now. The model is packing every little feature and/or component necessary for comfortable deep-frying experience as well as preparing candy/jelly.

The pot clip is particularly reliable. In fact, it is probably too reliable (as in the clip is a little tight, so be careful with those fingers). The 6 large temperature zones printed directly onto the unit are easy to read. The usual cool-to-the-touch insulated handle here features a hanging loop that adds extra storage options.

But the model's biggest strength has to be its build. Its stainless steel composition is especially rust- and corrosion-proof, meaning this candy thermometer will remain perfectly functional and presentable for years to come. The unit's temperature range is nothing to complain about too. You'll be able to work with anything ranging from 30°C to 200°C. The length is just as practical. Measuring 38.7 centimetres in length, the model will prove perfect for deep frying.

Bottom line, the Polder Products THM-515 will let you showcase your culinary skills. The model is versatile, functional, and practical. At the same time, it is accurate and safe, with rounded edges and a cool-to-the-touch handle.

The Taylor Pro Kitchen Jam Thermometer is everything that the name promises. With this tool, preparing jams will become a lot more hassle-free. Other than that, the model will also help you with anything that's made from or with sugar and caramel. Not unlike its competition, this thermometer works with deep fryers as well.

Its handle remains cool to the touch and comes equipped with a nice little loop, enabling comfortable hanging storage. The gauge includes both Celsius and Fahrenheit measurements, accommodating people that are more comfortable with one or the other system. The so-called 'dynamic' design hugs the cookware's sides, making sure that it doesn't get in the way as you stir.

From the construction standpoint, incorporating stainless steel, this model will not start forming rust patches or falling victim to corrosion with time. Besides that, the thermometer features 6 printed temperature zones, so you should have no trouble figuring out the temperature.

The clip is inconvenient to remove, that's the one part where this tool somewhat disappoints. Aside from that, the Taylor Pro Kitchen Jam Thermometer should be in the kitchen of anyone who likes preparing confectioneries or different sweet desserts from time to time.

The Tala 10A04102 is affordable but, at the same time, as good as its more expensive competition. The model is pretty much ideal for sugar, jams, and chips.

Incorporating clear marking, it reads from 40 degrees to 200 degrees Celsius (and from 100 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit too). There are 8 printed temperature zones on the thermometer's body. These markings will let you determine the exact temperature to achieve that perfect setting point for sweets, jams, and many other foods. The advertised high-quality stainless steel is more or less on the nose. It is not susceptible to rust and/or corrosion.

It is not dishwasher safe though. Plus, the model's slightly unorthodox build can make it a little awkward to clean. Other than that, this candy thermometer features the usual components, including an adjustable pot clip as well as an insulated handle that is cool to the touch and can be used as a hanging loop. The last little detail we'd like to mention before wrapping this up is that the thermometer is mercury-free, meaning it is about as safe as they come.

Again, the Tala 10A04102 is more affordable than its more expensive counterparts but about just as practical and overall convenient. You'll be able to prepare the most delicious toffee, caramel, and many other sweet/deep-fried items.

This long-handled digital thermometer spoon takes the guesswork out of making jams, boiled sweets, syrups, and different sauces. The spoon is silicone, meaning it will not bend, fade, or melt as you stir. The stainless steel probe is just as durable. It has no issues with rust and corrosion.

In a nutshell, what we're dealing with here is a half spoon, half digital thermometer. This clever gadget lets you monitor your ingredients' temperature as you stir them around the pan.

By the way, the probe is removable. It is able to take temperature readings from 20°C to 220°C. These temperatures are displayed on the model's built-in, easy-to-read LCD screen, so you'll be able to figure them out from a quick glance. As per usual, the digital thermometer lets you switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius measurements.

The spoon section is dishwasher safe. The digital part, as you would imagine, is not. The model runs on an LR44 button battery. It is included in the package, which is great since the model eats that battery up pretty fast.

To put it differently, KitchenCraft is more versatile than every other product on this list but a little more expensive too. The price makes sense though considering that it packs 2 tools in a single body.

The Noondl Probe Thermometer is a little more sophisticated than its direct competition. First things first, abandoning conventional measurements, the model adopts an LCD screen. With this digital approach, this tool offers more functions than what you would get from standard candy thermometers.

Unlike these thermometers, the model includes a hold function, letting you halt its use. To add more, the max/min function will let you set minimum and maximum temperatures, which should come in handy as the subject thermometer can work with any temperature between -50 and 300 degrees Celsius. But, despite its high-tech approach, the model will have a slight delay initially, displaying the temperature a few seconds after gauging it. The delay will shrink pretty soon though, so we would not worry about that.

What will not shrink is the thermometer's automatic shut-off function. After 10 minutes of idle, this device will automatically turn off, preserving the battery. Last but not least, the model comes with a nice little cap that has a hang loop, so you can store it the same way you would store conventional candy thermometers. So, if you want something a bit more high-tech, the Noondl Probe Thermometer is the model for you.