Saltwater Taffy

 

I am not sure what I was thinking but somehow I got it set in my mind that I was going to make saltwater taffy. It takes awhile; makes a huge mess; and with the recipe I use I wasn't crazy about the actual flavor of the taffy, but I will definitely try it again. Besides it's a great thing to take to parties to show off. (:

Saltwater Taffy

1 1/2 Cups Sugar

1 1/2 Cups Light Corn Syrup

   1/4 Cup Water

   1/4 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk

   1/4 Tsp Salt

   1/4 Cup Marshmallow Creme

   1/2 Tsp Flavoring

• Lightly oil a 9x13 baking pan.
• Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and condensed milk in a 4 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir constantly.
• Continue stirring until temperature reaches 245 degrees.

•  Pour into prepared pan. Place marshmallow creme on top of the syrup and allow to cool to nearly room temperature, about 45 minutes.

•  Pick up the taffy from the pan begin stretching and folding it back onto itself mixing in the marshmallow creme. Add flavoring and color. ( I made root beer.)

• Continue pulling the taffy until it gets light in color, about 20 minutes. (I used the dough hook on my Kitchen Aid to stretch it.)

•  Stretch taffy into ropes about 3/4 inch in diameter. Cut into pieces 1 1/2 inches long and wrap each piece in waxed paper.