Salt Water Taffy(Yields 50 To 60 Pieces)

1. 1

   Combine sugar with cornstarch, corn syrup, water, salt and margarine in a heavy gauge saucepan.

2. 2

   Stir well to blend.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cover saucepan and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover and place a candy thermometer in the pan.

5. 5

   Boil mixture, without stirring, until a hard ball will form when dropped into cold water, about 260u00b0 to 265u00b0 on the candy thermometer.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and add flavoring oil and food coloring.

7. 7

   Stir gently; pour on greased marble slab or shallow greased pan to cool.

8. 8

   When cool enough to handle, grease hands and pull until candy is light in color and has a satiny color (glass).

9. 9

   Pull into long ropes; cut with scissors into 1-inch pieces.

10. 10

    Wrap each piece in wax paper, twisting ends.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.