Salt Water Taffy

This famous candy is sold all along the Boardwalk at Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2/3 cup white corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring
• Flavoring extracts (vanilla, almond, orange, peppermint, etc.)

Instructions

1. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in corn syrup, butter, water and salt. Cook over moderate heat until mixture reaches 254 degrees F or until a few drops tested in cold water form a ball which holds its shape.
2. Remove from heat; add a few drops of food coloring and flavoring extract, and pour onto a buttered platter. Cool until it can be handled comfortably.
3. Butter your hands and pull the taffy until it is light in color and firm enough to hold a shape. Stretch into a roll about 1 inch in diameter and snip off bits with kitchen shears.
4. Wrap each piece in wax paper.

Notes

I like to use paste food coloring for this as I think the colors are more vibrant.