May 27th, 2010
Grandmother’s (Mae’s) Taffy
INGREDIENTS
- 3 c. sugar
- 1 c. boiling water
- 4 Tbsp. white corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
- Flavoring
DIRECTIONS
Mix sugar, water, syrup, butter and vinegar together. Wipe down sides of the kettle. Cover and bring slowly to the boiling pint. Remove cover and cook to the *crack stage, 290 degrees F. Cool on buttered platter. Flavor and pull. Nuts may be added if desired.
*The crack is the stage when the syrup hardens and is brittle as soon as dropped into cold water (about 290 degrees F.).
