Kentucky Cream Pull Candy
Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a delightful and nostalgic treat that captures the essence of Southern kitchens. This hand-pulled candy, with its velvety texture and rich flavor, brings families together for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Perfectly sweetened with a blend of sugar and cream, it’s an impressive gift or an enjoyable snack any time of year. The process of pulling the candy adds a fun and interactive element to your cooking experience, making it ideal for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare your surface by generously buttering a marble slab or large baking sheet. Set aside extra butter for your hands.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer and stop stirring. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 260°F (127°C).
- Pour the hot candy onto the prepared surface and let it cool for about 10–15 minutes until safe to handle.
- Butter your hands well and start pulling the candy by stretching and folding it for 10–15 minutes until it lightens in color and becomes satiny.
- Pull into ½-inch thick ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces with buttered scissors. Allow to firm up at room temperature on wax paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece - approx. 20g
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg