Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Special equipment needed:
- Candy thermometer
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Candy molds (optional)
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, cornstarch, butter, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Once the mixture reaches 260°F on a candy thermometer, remove from heat.
4. Add the peppermint extract and green food coloring to the mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Pour the mixture onto a greased surface or candy molds.
6. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top of the taffy.
7. Let the taffy cool for a few minutes until it is cool enough to handle.
8. Grease your hands with non-stick cooking spray and start pulling the taffy. Stretch it out and fold it over itself until it becomes opaque and shiny.
9. Cut the taffy into bite-sized pieces with greased scissors or a knife.
10. Wrap each piece of taffy in wax paper or plastic wrap.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- 260°F
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 30 pieces of taffy
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120 per piece
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Peppermint extract can be substituted with other flavors like vanilla or almond extract.
- Green food coloring can be omitted or substituted with other colors.
Variations:
- Use different flavors of extract and food coloring to create different flavors of taffy.
- Add different mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup as it can cause burns.
- Use non-stick cooking spray to prevent the taffy from sticking to your hands.
- Work quickly when pulling the taffy as it will become harder to stretch as it cools.
Storage instructions:
- Store the taffy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
- Taffy does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the taffy in a candy dish or gift box.
Garnishes:
- None needed.
Pairings:
- Serve with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.
Suggested side dishes:
- None needed.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the taffy is too sticky, it may not have been cooked long enough.
- If the taffy is too hard, it may have been cooked for too long.
Food safety advice:
- Be careful when working with hot sugar syrup as it can cause burns.
Food history:
- Salt water taffy originated in Atlantic City, New Jersey in the late 1800s.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, minty, and chocolaty.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a sweet treat or give as a gift.
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Taste: Sweet, Minty, Chocolatey, Salty