Prepare the Pan

• Grease a large baking sheet lightly. Set aside to place hot taffy later.

Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir to mix evenly.

Add Wet Ingredients

• Add corn syrup and water. Stir gently to combine.

Cook the Syrup

• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Use candy thermometer.

Boil to Soft-Ball Stage

• Bring mixture to 245–250°F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat immediately.

Add Butter and Flavor

• Stir in butter, vanilla extract and food coloring. Mix until smooth.

Pour onto Sheet

• Pour hot taffy onto greased baking sheet. Let cool slightly until manageable.

Butter Your Hands

• Lightly grease hands with butter. This prevents taffy from sticking while pulling.

Pull the Taffy

• Stretch and fold taffy repeatedly. Continue 10–15 minutes until it becomes lighter and opaque.

Shape the Taffy

• Stretch into long ropes, about ½ inch thick. Cut into small pieces with scissors or knife.

Wrap Each Piece

• Wrap each taffy piece in wax paper, twisting ends to seal.

Let Cool

• Allow taffy to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Now you know How to make Delightful Homemade Saltwater Taffy Candy step by step.