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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 rich buttery flavor, creamy texture, and glossy finish. Perfect for holidays, gifting, family traditions, and nostalgic sweet treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt optional

Instructions

  1. Butter a marble slab or baking sheet.
  2. Combine sugar, cream, water, corn syrup, butter, and salt in saucepan.
  3. Heat gently while stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. Boil without stirring until mixture reaches 270°F.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. Pour onto prepared surface.
  7. Cool until safe to handle.
  8. Butter hands and pull candy until glossy and lighter in color.
  9. Stretch into ropes.
  10. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  11. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for best accuracy.
  • Avoid humid days for cleaner texture.
  • Butter hands well before pulling.
  • Work quickly once candy is cool enough to touch.
  • Store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.
  • Layer pieces with wax paper.
  • Great for holiday gifting.
  • Try peppermint or maple flavor variations.

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