Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Kentucky Cream Pull Candy – A Sweet, Hand-Pulled Delight! This creamy confection captures the essence of nostalgia with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones, this candy is a timeless treat that brings smiles to faces young and old. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll find joy in both making and enjoying this classic Southern sweet.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter (for greasing hands and surface)
Instructions
- Start by buttering a marble slab or large baking sheet generously.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer and stop stirring once dissolved. Continue cooking until it reaches 260°F (127°C).
- Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the prepared surface. Let it cool for about 10–15 minutes until safe to handle.
- Butter your hands well and pull the candy by stretching and folding it for about 10–15 minutes until it lightens in color and achieves a satiny finish.
- Pull into ½-inch thick ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces using buttered scissors. Place on wax paper to firm up at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg