Taffy-No-Apple

1. 1

   Make the caramel: Pour the sugar into the center of a deep saucepan.

2. 2

   Carefully pour the water around the walls of the pan, trying not to splash any sugar onto the walls.

3. 3

   Do not stir; gently draw your finger twice through the center of the sugar, making a cross, to moisten it.

4. 4

   Over high heat, bring to a full boil and cook without stirring until amber caramel in color, 5 to 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Immediately turn off the heat and use a wooden spoon to stir in the butter.

6. 6

   Slowly stir in the cream (it will bubble up and may splatter).

7. 7

   Let cool slightly to thicken.

8. 8

   Pour the caramel onto a well-buttered sheet pan and let cool to set up, approximately 2 hours.

9. 9

   Cut walnut size squares of it and roll it in your hands into a ball then shove a sucker stick in the center and roll it in chopped peanuts.

10. 10

    Place them on a plate covered with peanuts and chill 30 minutes to make them set up more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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