If you make your own homemade candy, this thermometer is essential for ensuring it is done correctly. Constructed of clear glass, this Candy Thermometer features a pot/pan clip to hold it in place, off of the hot bottom of the pot, so you are free to work while waiting for the right temp. Its temperature range is 100 degrees up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (also has Celsius readings). Whether you opt for soft ball, firm ball, hard ball, soft crack, or hard crack, an accurate temperature reading is a true essential for turning out perfect candy, fudge, caramel, and more.