Kentucky Cream Pull Candy – A Sweet, Hand-Pulled Delight!
Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of Southern sweet traditions. This delightful hand-pulled candy features a smooth, buttery texture and a rich vanilla flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply indulging at home, this recipe allows you to create a batch of sweet memories that everyone will love. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice cooks can master the art of candy making. Customize your creation by adding different flavors or nuts to make it truly unique!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
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)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by buttering a marble slab or large baking sheet and setting aside extra butter for your hands and scissors.
- 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 it reaches boiling. Continue cooking until it reaches 260°F (127°C).
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared surface and allow it to cool for about 10–15 minutes until just safe to handle.
- Butter your hands thoroughly and begin pulling the candy by stretching and folding it until it lightens in color and achieves a satiny finish (about 10–15 minutes).
- Cut into bite-sized pieces using buttered scissors and let them firm up at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg