Kentucky Cream Pull Candy A Sweet Hand-Pulled Delight Recipe
Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a classic sweet treat featuring a hand-pulled, creamy, and satiny texture. This traditional recipe involves cooking a rich sugar and cream base, then skillfully pulling and shaping the candy into soft, bite-sized pieces. Perfect for candy lovers seeking a nostalgic and indulgent delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 40 pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling and Pulling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Preparation
- Butter for greasing hands and surface
Instructions
- Prepare Your Candy Station: Butter a marble slab or a large baking sheet generously to ensure the candy does not stick. Keep extra butter ready to grease your hands and scissors for the pulling and cutting steps.
- Cook the Candy Base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, light corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. Attach a candy thermometer and stop stirring. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 260°F (127°C), the hard ball stage.
- Cool the Mixture: Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared buttered marble slab or baking sheet. Allow it to cool undisturbed until it is just safe to handle, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
- Pull the Candy: Butter your hands thoroughly to prevent sticking. Begin pulling the cooled candy by stretching and folding repeatedly for 10 to 15 minutes. This action will lighten the candy’s color and transform its texture to a smooth, satiny finish.
- Shape & Set: Once the candy has been properly pulled, form it into ½-inch thick ropes. Using buttered scissors, cut these ropes into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces on wax paper and allow them to firm up at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the candy thermometer is accurate to prevent under or overcooking.
- Butter hands and tools well to avoid sticking while pulling and cutting the candy.
- The pulling process is key to achieving the perfect texture; do not rush this step.
- Store the finished candy in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 10g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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