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Homemade Saltwater Taffy: Bringing the Seaside to Your Kitchen

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus extra for buttering hands
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon flavoring extract vanilla, peppermint, or lemon
  • Food coloring optional

Instructions
 

  • Directions:
  • Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, warm water, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
  • Monitor Temperature: Once boiling, insert a candy thermometer. Continue without stirring until it reaches 255°F.
  • Add Extras: Remove from heat. Stir in butter, your choice of flavoring extract, and food coloring if desired.
  • Prepare for Pulling: Pour onto a greased marble slab or a lined and greased baking sheet. Let cool until handleable, about 15 minutes.
  • Pull the Taffy: Butter your hands and pull the taffy until it becomes light in color and glossy, typically 10-15 minutes.
  • Shape and Cut: Stretch the taffy into a rope, cut into small pieces with greased scissors, and wrap each piece in wax paper.
  • A Sweet, Stretchy Success
  • Homemade saltwater taffy isn’t just delicious—it’s a playful way to engage with the candy-making process and enjoy the fruits of your labor. This recipe makes it easy to create a batch of taffy that’s perfect for sharing, whether as a fun activity at parties or a homemade gift.