Kentucky Cream Pull Candy – Southern Sweet Made Easy
A melt-in-your-mouth, buttery Southern candy made by pulling and creaming a hot sugar mixture into soft, creamy bites. Perfect for holidays and steeped in Kentucky tradition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy / Dessert
- Method: Boil and Hand-Pulled
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup light corn syrup
– 1/8 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– Butter for greasing
Instructions
1. Butter a marble slab or baking sheet.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt.
3. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture boils.
4. Attach a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until it reaches 260°F.
5. Pour onto the buttered surface and cool for 5–10 minutes.
6. Add vanilla and begin pulling the candy until opaque and creamy.
7. Shape into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
8. Let cool completely before storing.
Notes
Best made on cool, dry days. Allow to “cream” overnight for the softest texture. Store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.
Find it online: https://grammyrecipes.com/kentucky-cream-pull-candy-2/