Pulled Molasses Taffy

Name: Pulled Molasses Taffy
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons butter, softened, divided; 1/4 cup water; 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup molasses

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

5 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup water
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup molasses

Directions

1

Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 3 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Add molasses and remaining butter. Cook, uncovered until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour into prepared pan. Cool for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
2

With buttered fingers, quickly pull half of the candy until firm but pliable. Pull and shape into a 1/2-in. rope. Cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces. Repeat with remaining taffy. Wrap pieces individually in foil or waxed paper; twist ends. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.