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Saltwater Taffy

Homemade Saltwater Taffy: Chewy Delight for Sweet Tooths

Delightfully nostalgic, this Homemade Saltwater Taffy is chewy, customizable, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: easy cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taffy Base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon flavoring extract (your choice) e.g., vanilla, peppermint
  • food coloring (optional) to customize color

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Saltwater Taffy
  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and gather ingredients and tools.
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  2. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt until dissolved.
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  3. Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 240°F (115°C).
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  4. Incorporate Butter and Flavoring: Remove from heat, stir in butter, flavoring, and food coloring.
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  5. Cool the Mixture: Pour onto the lined sheet and let it cool until warm but manageable.
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  6. Pull the Taffy: Butter hands and pull the taffy until color lightens and texture becomes glossy.
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  7. Shape and Cut the Taffy: Shape into a log and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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  8. Wrap and Cool Completely: Wrap each piece in wax paper and let them cool completely before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFat: 1gSodium: 15mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a reliable candy thermometer and experiment with flavors and colors to personalize your taffy.

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