Homemade Saltwater Taffy: Easy, Chewy Delights You’ll Love
Learn how to make your own delicious homemade saltwater taffy with this easy recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling without stirring until it reaches the soft-ball stage (approximately 240°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and food coloring if desired.
- Allow the mixture to cool until it is safe to handle, then butter your hands and pull the taffy until it becomes light in color and airy.
- Cut into pieces and wrap in wax paper.
Notes
- Experiment with different flavors and colors to customize your taffy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg