Kentucky Cream Pull Candy: Easy Sweet Nostalgia for Everyone
Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a delightful and simple treat that brings back sweet memories and is perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, cream, and salt.
- Over medium heat, stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue cooking, without stirring, until it reaches the soft-ball stage (about 240°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool slightly, then pull the candy until smooth and shiny.
- Shape into small balls or logs and let cool completely.
Notes
- For best flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
- Experiment with adding different flavorings like almond or peppermint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Kentucky Cream Pull Candy, sweet, nostalgia, dessert