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Old-Time Taffy Pull

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"This is a delicious and basic recipe for taffy. Enjoy."
Old-Time Taffy Pull Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 3.5
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Original recipe yield 1 pound

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 10 drops green food coloring

DIRECTIONS

  1. Butter one 8 inch square pan; set aside.
  2. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, cornstarch and salt. Mix together well and bring to a boil. Heat without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract, almonds and food color. Pour into pan. Let stand until cool enough to handle. (Taffy should be lukewarm in center as well as at the edges.)
  4. At this point, fold, double and pull the taffy until it is light in color and stiff. Butter hands lightly if taffy begins to stick. Cut taffy into pieces with scissors and wrap the pieces with plastic wrap to maintain shape.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by CLAIREELIZABETH 
This recipe was great and I have made it twice already. I would, however suggest using 1/2 the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by SUCCESSB440 
Easy and a lot of fun! My kids helped with the pulling and it can get sticky. It's so much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by SUMMERCOOKS 
I made this recipe with a 12- and 11-year old. We took it off the stove at about 230 degrees,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by ANGELISH 
I couldn't get this to go very hard, it stayed pretty liquid, but it tasted good anyways off a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by NIKKEL 
This was a good recipe, but not exactly what I was hoping for. I did get it to pull and form... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by SHELLEY HITE 
It looked good when I started, but When is cooled, it never hardened, it jsut turned into a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by TMASTER121212 
I have made this recipe. It started off pretty well, but when you get to the cooling part,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by WELIKESLEEP 
What a great taste!! It was so simple to make!! It was much better than the vinegar taffy I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by JESSI5US 
I agree with two other reviews, turned out too soft, had to boil 2x, and cut salt in half. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2002 by PEARL2DAISY 
That was beautiful!!! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Old-Time Taffy Pull

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 99

  • Total Fat: 2.9g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 167mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.6g

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