Okay, so I saw this crazy thing online about edible butter candles, and I just had to try it. I mean, a candle you can eat? Come on! That’s just begging for a weekend project. So, here’s how my little experiment went down.
The Great Butter Candle Experiment
First, I gathered my stuff. I grabbed:
- Some butter, obviously. I used unsalted because I figured I could control the flavor better.
- A small, heat-safe dish. I found this cute little ramekin that seemed perfect.
- A wick. I actually snagged one from a regular candle I had lying around. (Don’t tell anyone!)
- Some flavoring. I went with a bit of honey and a pinch of sea salt.
Next, I melted the butter. I just popped it in the microwave for short bursts, stirring it until it was all liquid. Be careful not to burn it! Nobody wants a burnt butter candle.
Then, I stirred in my honey and salt. I just eyeballed it, really. A little drizzle of honey and a tiny pinch of salt. I figured if it tasted good like this, it would taste good as a candle… hopefully.
Now for the tricky part. I placed the wick in the center of my ramekin, making sure it was standing straight up. I poured the melted butter mixture into the ramekin, all around the wick. It looked…interesting. Sort of like a tiny, buttery swimming pool.
Then came the waiting. I stuck the whole thing in the fridge to let the butter solidify. I think I left it in there for a couple of hours, just to be sure. Patience is not my strong suit, but I managed.
Finally, the moment of truth! I took the butter candle out of the fridge. It was solid! I lit the wick… and it worked! It actually burned like a regular candle, but with this warm, buttery, slightly sweet smell. It was kind of amazing.
The best part? I grabbed a piece of bread and dipped it right into the melted butter around the flame. Delicious! It was like having a fondue and a candle all in one.
So, yeah, my edible butter candle was a success! It was a fun, slightly weird project, and it actually tasted pretty good. Would I make it again? Maybe! It’s definitely a conversation starter. But, for selling? Might need a few more practice.
