Description
This Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a soft, creamy Southern treat that’s perfect for holidays or special occasions. Made with sugar, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, it’s a melt-in-your-mouth confection everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter, for greasing hands and surface
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Once dissolved, stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (238°F/114°C on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool undisturbed in the pan until it reaches about 110°F (warm but not hot to the touch).
- Butter a marble slab or a large countertop surface, as well as your hands, to prevent sticking.
- Pour the candy mixture onto the greased surface. Using your buttered hands, pull and fold the candy repeatedly, stretching it until it becomes opaque and develops a satiny texture. This process may take 10-15 minutes.
- Roll the candy into a long rope and cut it into bite-sized pieces using scissors.
- Allow the pieces to cool and harden completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the candy reaches the correct soft-ball stage for the right texture. Using a candy thermometer is crucial.
- The pulling process is the key to achieving the candy’s smooth, satiny finish. Be patient, as it may take a few minutes for the texture to develop.
- This candy can be stored at room temperature for up to a week if kept in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern