The parts of the body submerged in water are not in danger of becoming frostbitten, because the water temperature (41 degrees F) is not freezing. However, the parts of the body exposed to air are at risk because the air temperature is 20 degrees F (â7 degrees C), which is below freezing.
Drop a little of the candy into cold water to cool. If the candy forms a liquid thread that does not ball up, it is in the thread stage. This stage produces a type of sugar syrup but it is not yet candy. When your candy is in the thread stage, expect the temperature to be around 230 to 235 Fahrenheit. Drop some candy into cold water. If the candy forms a soft, flexible ball it is at a temperature of 235-240 degrees Fahrenheit or at the soft ball stage.
1 The temperature should read 32Â°F (0Â°C). Record the difference and offset your thermometer as appropriate. 2  Boil a pot of distilled water. 3  Once the water has reached a rolling boil, insert your thermometer, making sure not to touch the sides or bottom of the pot.  The temperature should read 212Â°F (100Â°C).