Peppermint Taffy
This soft chewy taffy has a mild minty flavor, and it won't stick to the wrapper.
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Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups sugar
- 1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 4 tsp. white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 tsp. peppermint oil
- Red food coloring
Preparation
Step 1
Butter a 15x10x1-inch pan; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly add the milk; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in peppermint oil and food coloring, keeping face away from mixture, as odor is very strong.
Pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 8 minutes or until cool enough to handle. With well-buttered fingers, quickly pull candy until firm but pliable (color will become light pink). Pull into a 1/2-inch rope; cut into 1-inch pieces. Wrap each in waxed paper.