How can I do this without a candy thermometer?

It is hard to tell so don't guess. Instead, you should get a cooking thermometer. Temperature is very important to create that fried shell that prevents oil from saturating what...

If it is something small like Skittles or M&Ms, certainly! Just be warned that it won't pop as well as confetti. If you don't have confetti, then you can cut...

Stevia can be used, but make sure not to use too much because Stevia is 100 to 200 times sweeter than sugar.

It won't result in anything dangerous, but they would melt and probably burn.

Keep it in the freezer until the mercury or indicating fluid reaches the bulb.

Yes, but candy is difficult to make if you do not know what you are doing. Try making a simple syrup with some lemongrass leaves. You can then use the...