Description
Sweet caramel-colored Kentucky Cream Pull Candy delights with nostalgic Southern charm. Handcrafted sugar strands create a delectable treat that connects generations through traditional candy-making magic you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup light corn syrup
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or peppermint extract for a minty variation)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- Butter, for greasing hands and surfaces
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream, sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan, heating over medium flame while continuously stirring to dissolve sugar and create a smooth base.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil, monitoring temperature carefully until it hits the soft ball stage between 234-240 degrees fahrenheit, which typically takes 5-10 minutes of consistent stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, incorporating vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt, then permit the concoction to cool for several minutes until it becomes manageable to touch.
- Thoroughly coat hands with butter to prevent sticking, then commence the candy pulling technique by stretching and folding the mixture repeatedly.
- Continue the pulling process with consistent motion, transforming the mixture into a progressively thicker and more lustrous consistency that becomes increasingly resistant to stretching.
- When the candy achieves a glossy, robust texture after approximately 10-15 minutes of dedicated pulling, carefully elongate the mixture into slender, uniform ropes.
- Slice the pulled candy into delicate, bite-sized segments using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.
- Allow the freshly crafted candies to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring they set and develop their signature smooth, creamy texture before serving.
Notes
- Precisely control cooking temperature using a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the perfect soft ball stage.
- Buttering hands thoroughly prevents sticking and helps maintain smooth candy texture during pulling process.
- Working quickly during pulling stage is crucial since candy hardens rapidly as it cools, making stretching more challenging.
- Humidity and weather can impact candy consistency, so choose a dry day with low moisture for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg