Old-Time Taffy Pull

Old-Time Taffy Pull
Old-Time Taffy Pull might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 564 calories, 5g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 3. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of water, vanillan extract, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Butter one 8 inch square pan; set aside.
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2
In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, cornstarch and salt.
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3
Mix together well and bring to a boil.
4
Heat without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
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5
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract, almonds and food color.
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6
Pour into pan.
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7
Let stand until cool enough to handle. (Taffy should be lukewarm in center as well as at the edges.)
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8
At this point, fold, double and pull the taffy until it is light in color and stiff. Butter hands lightly if taffy begins to stick.
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9
Cut taffy into pieces with scissors and wrap the pieces with plastic wrap to maintain shape.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings3
Health Score2
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