Homemade Sea Salt Taffy

Recipe

Homemade Sea Salt Taffy

Oceanic Delights: Homemade Sea Salt Taffy

4.5 out of 5

Indulge in the sweet and chewy goodness of Homemade Sea Salt Taffy, a beloved treat originating from American cuisine. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delightful candy, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Jan Dec
Dessert› Saltwater Taffy
Cuisine of the Americas› American cuisine

Preparation time

30 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Yields

This recipe makes approximately 40 pieces of Homemade Sea Salt Taffy

Preparation difficulty

Medium

Suitable for

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free (if dairy-free butter is used), Kosher

Allergens

N/A

Not suitable for

Vegan (contains butter), Low-carb

Ingredients

Nutrition

  • Calories (kcal / KJ): 60 kcal / 251 KJ
  • Fat: 0g / 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g / 63g (sugars: 12g / 50g)
  • Protein: 0g / 0g
  • Fiber: 0g / 0g
  • Salt: 0.1g / 0.4g

Preparation

  1. 1.
    In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. 2.
    Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and continue cooking until it reaches 260°F (127°C), also known as the hard ball stage.
  3. 3.
    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, sea salt, and food coloring (if desired).
  4. 4.
    Pour the hot mixture onto a greased marble slab or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. 5.
    Allow the mixture to cool until it is safe to handle. Grease your hands with butter and begin pulling and stretching the taffy until it becomes lighter in color and firmer in texture.
  6. 6.
    Once the taffy is pliable, pull it into long ropes and cut it into bite-sized pieces using greased kitchen scissors.
  7. 7.
    Dust the taffy pieces with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and wrap each piece in wax paper.

Treat your ingredients with care...

  • Sea Salt — Use fine sea salt for a smoother texture in the taffy.
  • Food coloring — Add a few drops of food coloring to create vibrant taffy in different shades.
  • Candy thermometer — Ensure the accuracy of the candy thermometer to achieve the desired consistency.

Tips & Tricks

  • Butter your hands generously to prevent the taffy from sticking to your fingers while pulling.
  • Experiment with different flavors such as peppermint or strawberry by substituting the vanilla extract.
  • Store the wrapped taffy in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and chewiness.

Serving advice

Serve the Homemade Sea Salt Taffy as a delightful treat on its own or present it in a decorative box for gifting.

Presentation advice

Arrange the individually wrapped taffy pieces in a colorful bowl or on a decorative platter to create an inviting display.

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