Saltwater Taffy Recipe

Bring back all those good memories by the beach with this saltwater taffy recipe by Tasty.  These delicious candies come in different flavors and colors. If you are wondering if they’re the same as taffy candies, yes, they are. Both candies are made with the same techniques. The only difference is the design. They are both chewy and soft and have the perfect balance of sweetness and flavoring. They are not salty, as the name suggests.

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You probably had this candy whenever you went to coastal towns. Now, you can recreate it at home with this simple recipe. Taffy is made by heating the ingredients together until the mixture reaches the right temperature. Once it is cooled, it is stretched or pulled over and over until it becomes opaque. The steps are very simple and not as complicated as you think. Give this recipe a try – I am sure you will love it.

For more candy recipes, check these out: Pecan Divinity Candy, Potato Candy Recipe, Jelly Nougat Candy Recipe

Easy Saltwater Taffy Ingredients

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup of light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of flavored extract
• 2 drops of food coloring

How to Make Saltwater Taffy

Step 1:

In a large pot, add the sugar, and sift the cornstarch. Whisk until well combined. Add the butter, corn syrup, salt, water, vanilla, and flavor extract of choice. Whisk well. Turn the heat to medium and let the mixture cook until the candy thermometer reads 250F.

Step 2:

Stir in the food coloring.

Step 3:

Transfer the candy into a greased heatproof dish. Let it cool until cool enough to handle for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4:

Get the mixture and stretch it out tp 12 inches. Fold it over and over for about 10 to 15 minutes. It will turn to opaque as you keep on folding.

Step 5:

Once it becomes harder to pull, form it into about a 30-inch long and 1-inch thick log. Cut it in half then slice into bite-size chunks.

Step 6:

Wrap each one in a square of parchment paper. Twist the ends to seal.

Saltwater Taffy Recipe