Salt Water Pull Taffy
Indulge your sweet tooth with homemade Salt Water Pull Taffy, a nostalgic treat that’s both fun to make and delightful to eat! This recipe combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and unsalted butter to create soft, chewy taffy with just the right touch of fine sea salt for balance. Master the art of candy-making by heating the mixture to the perfect 250°F (hard-ball stage) before pulling it to glossy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Add a personal twist with a splash of vanilla extract and your favorite food coloring for a vibrant finish. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a whimsical kitchen project, these individually wrapped bites of sweetness are a true crowd-pleaser. Get ready to stretch, pull, and savor the magic of this classic candy-making adventure!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 0.75 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops food coloring
Directions
Step 1
Grease a large baking sheet with butter or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, unsalted butter, and fine sea salt.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
Step 4
Once boiling, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and stop stirring. Allow the mixture to cook until it reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage). This should take approximately 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat immediately. Stir in vanilla extract and your desired food coloring for a fun hue.
Step 6
Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let it cool until it's safe to handle but still warm and pliable, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 7
Lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking. Gather the taffy into a ball and begin pulling it. Stretch it out, fold it back onto itself, and keep pulling for about 10-15 minutes until the taffy turns shiny and opaque.
Step 8
Once the taffy is pulled, roll it into a long rope about 1/2 inch in diameter and cut it into bite-sized pieces using buttered scissors or a greased knife.
Step 9
Wrap each piece individually in wax paper to prevent sticking and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (677.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2426.2 |
| Total Fat 24.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1978.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 578.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 578.1g | |
| Protein 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 6.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 15mg | 0% |
Source of Calories