Prepare to be delighted as we embark on a delectable journey into the world of salt water taffy, a confectionery delight that has captivated taste buds for generations. This article will guide you through the intricacies of creating this classic treat, providing valuable insights into the selection of ingredients, the delicate art of cooking, and the secrets behind achieving that perfect texture and flavor balance. Whether you're a seasoned candy maker or a novice cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to craft your own batch of irresistible salt water taffy, leaving you and your loved ones enchanted with every bite.
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SALT WATER TAFFY
Make and share this Salt Water Taffy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MEnney
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 50 pieces, 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch.
- Stir in corn syrup, water, salt, and margarine.
- Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Cover pan and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Uncover, place thermometer in pan and cook to 266°F
- Remove from heat and add food coloring and flavoring oil.
- Stir gently, pour onto a greased marble slab or a shallow greased pan to cool.
- When cool enough to handle, grease hands and pull until light and has a satiny gloss.
- Pull into a long rope, cut with scissors and wrap in waxed paper squares, twisting ends.
- Makes 50 pieces.
SALT WATER TAFFY
If you like taffy, this is a good recipe.
Provided by Eve Peterson
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Put brown sugar,corn syrup,butter and water into a saucepan or iron kettle. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 256 or until it forms a hard ball when tested in cold water.
- 2. Add salt and glycerine. Pour onto a greased marble slab and when cool enough to handle(be careful-hot sugar burns) pull until light in color.
- 3. Add vanilla while pulling. Pull out in round sticks the size of kisses. Lightly oil a scissors with vegetable oil or spray. Cut pieces 3/4 inch in length. Roll up in waxed paper and twist ends.
SALT WATER TAFFY
Found this recipe in a box. It is in a mini booklet of recipes called Old-Fashioned Goodness that came off a Karo Syrup bottle a long time ago. I haven't tried it yet, but I will when the grandkids come to visit.
Provided by Kristi Luce
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix sugar and corn starch in 1 1/2 Qt heavy bottom saucepan.
- 2. Stir in corn syrup, water, salt and butter.
- 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and sugar is completely dissolved.
- 4. Continue cooking, without stirring, until temp on candy thermometor reaches 260 F. If you dont have one; take a small amount and drop it into very cold water, it should form a ball and hold its shape when removed from the water.
- 5. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
- 6. Grease the sides and bottom of a 9X9 pan. Pour mixture into pan and let sit until cool enough to handle.
- 7. Pull and fold in half. Continue pulling and folding until it has a satin finish and light color.
- 8. Take a piece and pull until 1/2 inch thick.
- 9. Cut with scissors into 1 inch pieces.
- 10. Wrap in waxed paper squares.
SALT WATER TAFFY
This recipe dates back to 1972. The picture is borrowed I will update with my next batch!
Provided by Darla Hill
Categories Other Snacks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. combine sugar, syrup and 1 cup water in 2-quart saucepan. cook slowly stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. cook to hard ball stage 265 degree without stirring
- 2. remove from heat , stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into buttered 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan
- 3. cool until comfortable to handle. butter hands gather taffy into a ball and pull. when candy is light in color and gets hard to pull. cut into fourths. pull each piece into long strands about 1/2inch thick. with buttered scissors quickly snip bite size peices. wrap each peice in wax paper
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Use a candy thermometer: This is essential for making sure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar syrup: If you do, it will become too thick and hard.
- Add the flavoring and coloring agents after the sugar syrup has been cooked: This will prevent them from being cooked out.
- Work quickly when pulling the taffy: The taffy will start to set quickly, so you need to work quickly to get it all pulled.
- Store the taffy in an airtight container: This will help to prevent it from drying out.
Conclusion:
Salt water taffy is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little bit of practice, you can make perfect salt water taffy at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
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