Description
This Apple Cider Taffy recipe captures the warm, comforting flavors of fall, making it a delightful, sticky, and satisfying homemade treat. Using simple, high-quality ingredients, it offers a fun and engaging activity for the whole family, perfect for cozy evenings and creating cherished family traditions without artificial flavors.
Ingredients
- Fresh Apple Cider: 2 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
- Light Corn Syrup: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract (optional): 1 teaspoon
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it well with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
2. 2. Combine the apple cider, granulated sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
3. 3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
4. 4. Insert a candy thermometer. Continue boiling without stirring until the mixture reaches 250°F (121°C).
5. 5. Immediately remove the pan from the heat.
6. 6. Stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
7. 7. Carefully pour the hot Apple Cider Taffy mixture onto your prepared baking sheet.
8. 8. Let it cool undisturbed for about 20-30 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
9. 9. Generously butter your hands and begin pulling the Apple Cider Taffy. Stretch it, fold it, and twist it until it becomes opaque and firm, about 10-15 minutes.
10. 10. Cut the pulled Apple Cider Taffy into bite-sized pieces with buttered scissors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling, Pulling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 0g
Keywords: Apple Cider Taffy, Fall, Homemade Candy, Family Recipe, Autumn, Sweet, Dessert, Taffy Pull, Apple, Cinnamon