Saltwater Taffy

Source: Tasty

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Servings: 35-40 pieces

Total time: 1 1/2 hours

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 Tbs cornstarch
• 1 Tbs butter
• ⅔ cup light corn syrup
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup water
• ½ tsp flavored extract of choice
• 2 drops food coloring of choice
• Parchment paper squares for wrapping

DIRECTIONS

• Fit a large pot with a candy thermometer.
• Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in the pot, then stir in the butter, corn syrup, salt, and water. 
• Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches 250 degrees F (or 240, if you’re at higher elevation).
• Remove from heat and stir in the food coloring and flavor extract.
• Grease a heatproof baking dish and pour the taffy into it. Let it cool until it’s easy to handle, about 30 minutes. 
• Grease your hands, and stretch and fold the taffy until it goes from translucent to opaque and is harder to pull, about 15 minutes.
• On a greased surface, roll the taffy into a 30”-long, 1”-thick log. 
• Slice the taffy into bite-sized pieces.
• Wrap each piece of taffy in a square of parchment paper and let cool completely before serving.