Homemade Saltwater Taffy Rolls
Chewy homemade taffy cooked to 250 degrees F, pulled by hand until light, rolled into ropes, and cut into pieces.
Equipment
- Large heavy saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Marble slab or rimmed baking sheet
- Kitchen scissors
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup granulated sugar plus 1/2 cup more
- 1 cup light corn syrup plus 1/4 cup more
- ½ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing the slab, scissors, and hands
- 2 tbsp cornstarch for dusting
- 3 drops food coloring optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Cook. Stir the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt over medium heat until dissolved. Boil without stirring until a thermometer reads 250 degrees F.
- Flavor. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and food coloring if using.
- Cool. Pour onto a greased slab or sheet and cool for about 10 minutes until warm enough to touch.
- Pull. With greased hands, stretch and fold the candy for about 10 minutes until pale and light.
- Shape. Roll into long ropes, snip into pieces, and dust with cornstarch.
- Store. Pack in an airtight container or wrap each piece in wax paper.
Notes
Substitutions: Use another extract in place of vanilla.
Tips: Do not stir once the mixture boils. Grease hands well before pulling.
Storage: Keep airtight at room temperature for up to several weeks.
Nutrition does not include the optional food coloring.