Cooking Thermometers

Besides the above mentioned methods of cooking candy, is there an approximate time to boil the candy? for instance "boil 20 minutes" I don't have a candy thermometer and I really don't understand softball stage. I've tried the softball stage, but it just does not click with me.

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Post Christmas hams are cheap, and I, as I didn't celebrate christmas at home, decided to grab the oppurtunity. However, the package gave me no clue as of how long it should be in the oven. Also, I understand this varies according to taste. So, give me a temp, an approximate time (I don't have [...]

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