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Caramel Apple Salt Water Taffy Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon apple extract
- 1 teaspoon caramel extract
- Red and green food coloring

Special equipment needed:
- Candy thermometer
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Wax paper

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Mix well.
2. Add corn syrup, water, butter, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until well combined.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
4. Once the sugar dissolves, stop stirring and let the mixture come to a boil.
5. Insert the candy thermometer into the mixture and continue to boil until the temperature reaches 255°F.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the apple and caramel extracts.
7. Divide the mixture into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and green food coloring to the other bowl. Mix well.
8. Spray a large piece of wax paper with non-stick cooking spray.
9. Using a spoon, drop small amounts of the red and green mixture onto the wax paper.
10. Let the taffy cool for a few minutes until it's cool enough to handle.
11. Grease your hands with non-stick cooking spray and start pulling the taffy. Pull the taffy until it becomes lighter in color and harder to pull.
12. Once the taffy is ready, cut it into small pieces and wrap them in wax paper.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
255°F
Serving size:
Makes about 50 pieces of taffy

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 70
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 0g
Sodium: 45mg
Sugar: 16g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Light corn syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar.
- Apple and caramel extracts can be substituted with any other extract of your choice.

Variations:
- You can add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the taffy mixture for added texture and flavor.
- You can also sprinkle sea salt on top of the taffy for a sweet and salty flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup. It can cause severe burns.
- Use non-stick cooking spray to prevent the taffy from sticking to your hands.
- Pull the taffy quickly and vigorously to achieve the right texture.

Storage instructions:
Store the taffy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Reheating instructions:
If the taffy becomes hard, you can microwave it for a few seconds to soften it.

Presentation ideas:
Arrange the taffy pieces in a clear jar or a candy dish for a festive display.

Garnishes:
You can garnish the taffy with chopped nuts or sprinkles.

Pairings:
Caramel apple salt water taffy pairs well with hot apple cider or a warm cup of tea.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve the taffy as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the taffy is too hard, you may have overcooked it. Try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
- If the taffy is too soft, you may have undercooked it. Try cooking it for a longer amount of time next time.

Food safety advice:
- Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup. It can cause severe burns.
- Store the taffy in an airtight container to prevent it from getting sticky or attracting insects.

Food history:
Salt water taffy was first made in the late 1800s in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The name "salt water taffy" comes from the fact that the candy was made with salt water from the ocean.

Flavor profiles:
Caramel apple salt water taffy has a sweet and fruity flavor with a hint of saltiness.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the taffy as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack.

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Taste: Sweet, Salty, Caramelized, Fruity