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A corporate attorney at the time, Jerrod Smith founded Shotwell Candy in his home kitchen in 2012. Â Working at nights while his family slept, Jerrod created his caramel recipes, hand-cut and hand-wrapped each caramel, and packaged them all for his growing group of customers.
Creating The Perfect Recipe
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Using fresh, simple ingredients and time-honored cooking methods, we've created a caramel that is known for its amazingly soft texture, and deep caramel flavor.
Why Candy Crystallizes (and How Confectioners Prevent It)
Sugar crystallization can turn smooth candy grainy. Here’s how confectioners prevent crystal formation during small‑batch caramel and toffee production.
What Makes Toffee Different from Caramel?
Toffee is cooked to a higher temperature than caramel, creating a brittle texture and longer shelf life. Here’s what determines the snap.
Why Handmade Caramels Are Softer Than Store‑Bought Candy
Small‑batch caramel is known for its softer texture — but the difference comes down to cooking temperature, moisture content, and fat ratio.
Easy ways to get in touch
We would love to hear from you and help with anything you might need.
• Send me an email (jerrod@shotwellcandy.com)
• Shoot me a text at 901-330-7817
• Read more on our Contact page