Saltwater Taffy

• sugar7 oz
• cornstarch1 tablespoon
• unsalted butter1 tablespoon
• light corn syrup5 oz
• salt1 teaspoon
• water8 tbsp
• vanilla extract1 teaspoon
• flavored extract½ teaspoon
• food coloring2 drop

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the sugar to a large pot fitted with a candy thermometer.

2. 2

   Sift in the cornstarch and whisk into the sugar until well-combined.

3. 3

   Add the butter, corn syrup, salt, water, vanilla, and flavor extract of choice to the pot.

4. 4

   Whisk to combine, then turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture reaches 250°F (120°C).

5. 5

   Add the food coloring and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Pour the candy into a greased heatproof dish and cool until you are able to handle it, 5-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stretch the mixture out 12 inches (30 cm) (or further) and fold it over itself again and again for 10-15 minutes.

8. 8

   The taffy will turn from translucent to opaque.

9. 9

   When the taffy becomes harder to pull, roll it to about a 30-inch (76-cm) long and 1-inch (2-cm) thick log on a greased surface.

10. 10

    Cut the log in half.

11. 11

    Then slice the taffy into bite-size chunks.

12. 12

    Wrap each piece of taffy in a square of parchment paper and twist the ends to seal.

13. 13

    Enjoy!