Saltwater Taffy

1. 1

   Butter the sides of a 2 quart saucepan.

2. 2

   In it combine sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup water and 1 1/2 tsp salt.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Continue cooking to 265u00b0 without stirring.

5. 5

   Mixture should boil gently over entire surface.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; stir in butter or margarine.

7. 7

   Add flavoring and food coloring, if desired.

8. 8

   Pour into a buttered 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.

9. 9

   Cool about 20 minutes or until easily handled. Butter hands and pull candy until difficult to pull.

10. 10

    Cut into fourths; pull each piece into a long strand about 1/2 inch thick. With buttered scissors, snip taffy into bite size pieces.

11. 11

    Wrap each in clear plastic wrap.

12. 12

    Store overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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