Tricolor Taffy Recipe

Name: Tricolor Taffy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup light corn syrup; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; nonstick cooking spray; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon orange extract; food coloring; butter

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
food coloring
butter

1
In a 4-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt.
2
Swirl the pot over the burner to dissolve the sugar completely, do not stir.
3
Increase the heat and boil to soft-ball stage (250 degrees).
4
Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
5
Wash down the inside wall of the pot with a wet pastry brush if necessary.
6
Remove from heat, stir in the butter and vanilla.
7
Coat 3 sheet pans with nonstick spray.
8
Pour the mixture onto the sheet pans, dividing in 3 equal portions.
9
Mix the peppermint extract and a couple of drops of green food coloring in 1 batch.
10
Mix the orange extract and a couple of drops of yellow food coloring in another batch.
11
Leave the plain vanilla batch as is.
12
As the candy cools, lift the edges toward the center with a metal spatula or bench scraper so they don't harden.
13
When just cool enough to handle, butter your hands and pull the taffy into long ropes.
14
Twist and pull until the taffy is stiff and the color is even.
15
Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces with clean, buttered kitchen scissors.
16
Wrap each piece in waxed paper and store in an airtight container.

493

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup light corn syrup, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tricolor Taffy falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tricolor Taffy

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