Description
This Homemade Taffy is soft, chewy, and customizable in flavor and color. Whether you love fruity, minty, or classic vanilla, pulling your own taffy is a fun kitchen project that’s perfect for family time or gifting homemade candy to friends.
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 cup light corn syrup
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¾ cup water
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp flavoring extract (vanilla, peppermint, orange, etc.)
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Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep your space: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and butter your hands or a silicone mat (you’ll need this for pulling the taffy). Set aside.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
3️⃣ Cook the syrup: Add corn syrup, water, butter, and salt. Stir constantly over medium heat until everything dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer.
4️⃣ Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil and cook without stirring until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
5️⃣ Add flavor and color: Remove from heat and stir in the flavoring and food coloring if desired.
6️⃣ Cool briefly: Pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool just until you can handle it, about 10–15 minutes.
7️⃣ Pull the taffy: With greased hands, pull the taffy by stretching and folding it repeatedly for about 10–15 minutes, until it becomes light and opaque.
8️⃣ Cut and wrap: Roll into ropes, cut into bite-size pieces, and wrap in wax paper squares.
Notes
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Grease up: Butter your hands well to avoid sticking!
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Flavor ideas: Try coconut, root beer, or lemon extracts for variety.
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Storage: Store wrapped pieces in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min