Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Kentucky Cream Pull Candy that evokes fond childhood memories while offering a delightful sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to boil undisturbed until it reaches the soft ball stage (234°F to 240°F).
- Remove from heat and cool slightly for a few minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Beat the mixture vigorously until thickened and creamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Pour the mixture onto a greased marble slab or lined baking sheet.
- Stretch the candy with buttered hands until glossy.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Candy can be made ahead of time and tastes better after a few days as flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candy, Kentucky, dessert, pull candy, sweet treat