Kentucky Cream Pull Candy Recipe
If you love old-fashioned sweets, this Kentucky Cream Pull Candy Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- Here are the Ingredients for Kentucky Cream Pull Candy:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
Prepare the Surface
- Grease a baking sheet with butter. Set it aside near your stove for quick use.
Combine Ingredients
- In a heavy saucepan, add sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Stir gently to combine well.
Start Cooking
- Place pan over medium heat. Stir slowly until sugar dissolves completely.
Attach Thermometer
- Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Make sure tip does not touch bottom.
Cook to Temperature
- Cook mixture without stirring until it reaches 260°F or 127°C. This is hard-ball stage.
Remove from Heat
- Take saucepan off heat immediately. Stir in vanilla extract carefully and gently.
Pour the Candy
- Pour hot mixture onto greased baking sheet. Let it cool slightly until safe to touch.
Begin Pulling
- Butter your hands lightly. Start pulling candy by stretching and folding repeatedly.
Continue Pulling
- Keep pulling candy for about ten minutes. It will turn lighter and creamy.
Shape the Candy
- Roll pulled candy into long ropes. Cut into small bite-sized pieces using scissors.
Let It Set
- Allow pieces to rest at room temperature until firm and fully set.
Store Properly
- Place candy pieces in airtight container. Separate layers with wax paper.
Notes
- Always use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Avoid making candy on humid days.
- Pull quickly before candy becomes too stiff.
- Add peppermint extract for mint flavor twist.
- Add a few drops of food coloring for fun look.
- Use gloves if candy feels too hot while pulling.