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Kentucky Cream Pull Candy Best Old Fashioned Recipe

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Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a classic old fashioned homemade candy with creamy flavor, satin texture, and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. Perfect for holidays, gifts, candy trays, or family traditions.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 40 pieces 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Butter work surface.
  2. Combine ingredients in saucepan.
  3. Cook to 245°F to 250°F.
  4. Add vanilla.
  5. Pour onto prepared surface.
  6. Cool until warm enough to handle.
  7. Pull candy until white and satin-like.
  8. Shape ropes and cut pieces.
  9. Let set before storing.

Notes

  • Use candy thermometer.
  • Avoid humid weather.
  • Butter hands well.
  • Store airtight.
  • Great for gifting.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Pull while warm.
  • Classic holiday recipe.
  • Use wax paper for wrapping.

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