Description
Bring nostalgia to your kitchen with homemade saltwater taffy. This easy, family-friendly recipe delivers the perfect chewy texture and balanced sweet and salty flavors. Perfect for holidays or a fun weekend activity.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
Bring the mixture to 270°F on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat, then stir in butter and vanilla extract until melted and well combined.
Pour the taffy into a greased, heatproof bowl and let cool for 10-15 minutes until manageable to handle.
Sprinkle with a little sugar on a clean surface and work the taffy with your hands, pulling and stretching until it becomes elastic and shiny.
Divide the taffy into portions and shape into small balls or rolls.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Use superfine sugar if available for faster dissolving.
For food coloring, gel-based options work best.
Involve family members to make pulling and shaping the taffy a fun activity.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (10g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg