Description
This Southern classic is a testament to both simplicity and indulgence.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup.
- Light Corn Syrup: 1/2 cup.
- Water: 1/4 cup.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Prepare your marble slab or heatproof surface by buttering it.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix sugar, cream, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, dissolving thoroughly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Attach a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to a gentle boil without stirring.
- Assemble the Dish: Continue until 260°F is reached, then add butter and vanilla and stir.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour cooked candy onto the slab and cool until firm yet malleable.
- Finishing Touches: With buttered hands, pull candy into ropes, twist, cut into pieces, and cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your kitchen is free from drafts and that you have uninterrupted time for candy-making.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Candy
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 per piece
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Protein: 0 g