Description
A delightful and nostalgic sweet treat, this Kentucky Cream Pull Candy features a rich, creamy texture and a simple ingredient list for a homemade confection that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Over medium heat, stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a Simmer: Once the mixture comes to a gentle boil, stop stirring and allow it to boil undisturbed until it reaches the soft ball stage (234°F to 240°F on your candy thermometer).
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes to avoid burns.
- Flavor it Up: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, blending them thoroughly into the warm mixture.
- Beat for Texture: Begin beating the mixture vigorously with a spoon or spatula until it thickens and becomes creamy—this typically takes around 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour and Chill: Carefully pour the mixture onto your greased marble surface or lined baking sheet.
- Pull the Candy: Once it cools enough to handle, dip your hands in butter and start pulling and stretching the candy until it develops a glossy finish.
- Slice and Store: After fully cooling, cut the candy into bite-sized pieces and store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. To add variety, consider incorporating nuts, dried fruit, or flavored extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candy, dessert, homemade, sweet treat