Description
Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a delightful hand-pulled treat that captures the essence of Southern confectionery. This creamy, nostalgic candy boasts a smooth texture and rich sweetness, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift. With simple ingredients and easy steps, anyone can create this memorable dessert at home. Customize it with your favorite extracts or mix-ins for a personal twist. Experience the joy of pulling candy and indulge in this timeless favorite that evokes fond childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Generously butter a marble slab or large baking sheet and set aside extra butter for your hands.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Attach a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until it reaches 260°F (127°C).
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared surface and let cool for 10–15 minutes until safe to handle.
- Butter your hands and pull the candy by stretching and folding for about 10–15 minutes until it lightens in color and becomes satiny.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces using buttered scissors and place on wax paper to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg