Saltwater taffy has been a beloved treat for generations. With our easy-to-follow recipe, you can recreate this classic candy in your own kitchen. Gather your family and friends for a fun candy-making adventure, and enjoy the delightful taste of homemade taffy.
Homemade Saltwater Taffy
Dive into the nostalgic sweetness of homemade Saltwater Taffy. This classic candy recipe yields chewy, flavorful taffy that's perfect for sharing or indulging in yourself.
Equipment
- Candy thermometer
- Medium-sized saucepan
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- wax paper
- Kitchen scissors
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon flavoring extract (e.g., vanilla, mint, or fruit flavors)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Workspace:Line a baking sheet with wax paper and dust it generously with powdered sugar. Set aside
- Cook the Syrup:.In a medium-sized saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Boil to Soft Ball Stage:Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and bring it to a boil without stirring. Continue boiling until the temperature reaches 240°F (116°C), the soft ball stage. This may take about 15-20 minutes.
- Flavor and Color:Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in your chosen flavoring extract and food coloring, if desired. Mix well.
- Pull the Taffy:Pour the hot taffy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow it to cool slightly until it's safe to handle but still warm. Using buttered hands or kitchen gloves, start pulling the taffy, folding it over itself, and stretching it until it turns lighter in color and becomes firm (approximately 10-15 minutes)
- Form and Cut:.Roll the taffy into a long rope and use buttered kitchen scissors to cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Wrap and Enjoy:Place each piece on wax paper and allow it to cool completely. Once the taffy is completely cool and set, wrap each piece in wax paper and twist the ends to seal.
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Notes
- Be cautious when working with hot sugar syrup as it can cause burns.
- You can experiment with different flavor extracts and colors to create a variety of taffy flavors.
- Store wrapped taffy in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Serve your homemade Saltwater Taffy as a delightful dessert at parties, or package it beautifully as homemade gifts. You can also enjoy it as a sweet treat anytime you're craving something deliciously chewy.
Nutrition
Sugar: 15gCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15g
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