Saltwater taffy (microwave)
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter |
| 2 | teaspoons | Butter |
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | cup | Light corn syrup |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| Food coloring as desired | ||
Directions
Lightly butter a jelly-roll pan. In a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole with high sides, mix sugar, salt, syrup, and 1 cup hot water. Cook on HIGH until boiling, about 8 minutes. Stir. Cook until mixture reaches 260F on a candy thermometer, about 15 to 20 minutes. When the bubbling stops, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla, and food color. Pour into prepared pan. Cool about 5 minutes. Lightly butter hands; gather one sixth of taffy into a ball.
Pull until taffy holds its shape in a ½-inch thick strand. With buttered shears, cut into 1-inch lengths. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Note: Other flavorings can be used. Add according to taste.
Makes 1½ pounds.
[ McCALL'S; January 1990 ]
Submitted By ALAN BURGSTAHLER On 12-01-94