Description
A cherished Southern tradition, this creamy and melt-in-your-mouth cream pull candy can be made using foolproof methods that anyone can master.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and buttering it.
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches 235-240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Add the butter and vanilla extract and stir carefully.
- Cool the mixture until it is comfortable to touch (about 110-115°F).
- Pull the candy with buttered hands for 10-15 minutes.
- Shape the candy into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Notes
Store cream pull candy in an airtight container at room temperature, separated by waxed paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cream pull candy, Southern dessert, homemade candy, traditional candy, confectionery