Transport yourself back to the days of old-fashioned candy making with our delectable molasses candy recipes. Experience the charm of yesteryears as you embark on a culinary journey to create two timeless treats: the classic Molasses Candy and its enticing variation, the Molasses Taffy. Immerse yourself in the rich molasses flavor, chewy texture, and irresistible pull of these homemade candies. Whether you prefer the traditional simplicity of Molasses Candy or the delightful twist of Molasses Taffy, these recipes will guide you through the process with ease. Prepare to indulge in the nostalgic flavors of the past with these beloved candy creations.
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PULLED MOLASSES TAFFY
Meet the Cook: French-Canadian children traditionally make this soft, chewy taffy on November 25, the feast day of St. Catherine. Bert, my husband, and I farm on the largest of the Thousand Islands. Often some of our nine children, 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren get in on the fun of pulling the taffy. -Betty Woodman, Wolfe Island, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield 14-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 3 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Add molasses and remaining butter. Cook, uncovered until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; pour into prepared pan. Cool for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle., With buttered fingers, quickly pull half of the candy until firm but pliable. Pull and shape into a 1/2-in. rope. Cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces. Repeat with remaining taffy. Wrap pieces individually in foil or waxed paper; twist ends. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MOLASSES PULL TAFFY
An old fashioned candy recipe that's great fun to make with kids.
Provided by Crosby Molasses
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy bottomed pot, combine molasses, sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until mixture reaches 255 F (or when a small amount dropped in cold water turns hard).
- Remove from heat and add butter, cream of tartar and baking soda. Pour onto a buttered, sided cookie sheet.
- When cool enough to handle, pull pieces of taffy until light in color. (Butter hands before pulling).
- Twist and cut into 1" pieces. Wrap in parchment paper.
OLD-VICTORIAN MOLASSES TAFFY
I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks years ago when the kids were little and would do it the same time that we would do the bread dough ornaments...again the whole neighborhood was at my house...I would have Taffy pulling contests, I would make the Taffy and they would pull it...So we called it our Taffy Pulling...
Provided by JoSele Swopes
Categories Candies
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Butter the sides of a heavy 3-qt saucepan..In the pan combine sugar, molasses, water, butter, and corn syrup...Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly so as not to scorch the ingredients...till sugar is dissolved...
- 2. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat, to 265* (candy thermometer)Hard Ball Stage in a cold glass of water...with out stirring now, mixture should boil gently over entire surface(not rolling boil)Pour onto buttered platter or shallow baking pan (cookie sheet)...
- 3. Cool 15 to 20 minutes or till easy to handle...(this where the kids come in) Butter your hands lightly and pull candy till light in color and difficult to pull...
- 4. On a counter top rub and twist candy into ropes, 1/2 inch in diameter... With buttered scissors, cut candy into bite size pieces...Wrap each piece in wax paper and twist or you can use clear plastic wrap...
- 5. Makes 1 1/2 pounds of candy....You may add flavors to it or food coloring to it before cooking....
OLD-TIME TAFFY PULL
This is a delicious and basic recipe for taffy. Enjoy.
Provided by Monica
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter one 8 inch square pan; set aside.
- In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, cornstarch and salt. Mix together well and bring to a boil. Heat without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract, almonds and food color. Pour into pan. Let stand until cool enough to handle. (Taffy should be lukewarm in center as well as at the edges.)
- At this point, fold, double and pull the taffy until it is light in color and stiff. Butter hands lightly if taffy begins to stick. Cut taffy into pieces with scissors and wrap the pieces with plastic wrap to maintain shape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 158.8 mg, Sugar 14 g
OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CANDY
This hard candy was always the first thing to sell out at fundraisers we held back when I was in high school. I still make the melt-in-your-mouth morsels every Christmas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium; cook until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), stirring occasionally. , Add molasses and remaining butter. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Add baking soda; beat well., Pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Butter fingers; quickly pull candy until firm by pliable (color will be light tan). When candy is ready for cutting, pull into a 1/2-in. rope. Cut into 1-in. pieces. Wrap each in waxed paper or colored candy wrappers.
Nutrition Facts :
OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES TAFFY
this is a very old recipe and not sure how far back it reaches, but it came over from Austria with my great grandparents.
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix together all ingredients except baking soda. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, without stirring further. When mixture reaches the hard ball stage (265 degrees - when a small piece dropped into cold water forms a hard ball). Remove from heat, stir in soda and pour into buttered baking pan.
- 2. Butter hands and keep hands buttered throughout the pulling process. When taffy is cool enough to handle (but not too cool!)Careful now since even though it is cooled enough to handle it can still bring up blisters, cut in long pieces and pull and fold with a partner until candy becomes satiny, stiff and light in color (about 10 to 15 minutes). Finished strips should be pulled to about 1/2 inch wide. Cut in lengths of 1 12 inches and wrap individual pieces in waxed paper.
MOLASSES CANDY (OLE' FASHIONED PULL TAFFY)
Make and share this Molasses Candy (ole' fashioned pull taffy) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 1 1/2 Pounds (approx.)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook all ingredients stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to the hard ball stage, about 260°F on candy thermometer (or a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a hard ball).
- Pour mixture into a buttered shallow pan and allow to cool.
- When cool enough to handle, rub butter on hands and pull the candy (small portions at a time) until light golden in color and candy has a satin-like finish.
- Pull into long strips 3/4 inch in diameter and cut into 1 inch pieces with a scissors.
- When completely cooled, wrap each piece in waxed paper, twist waxed paper closed at each end.
OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES CANDY
Make and share this Old Fashioned Molasses Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 1 1/2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a jelly roll pan.set aside.
- In a heavy pan, combine sugar,corn syrup and vinegar.
- Cook over low heat till sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently, increase heat to medium.
- cook until candy thermometer reads 245* stirring occasionally.
- Add molasses and remaining butter (2 tbls) and cook, uncovered, until 260*, stirring occasionally --
- Remove from heat and add baking soda, beat well.
- Pour into prepared pan.let stand 5 minutes or cool enough to handle.
- Butter fingers, pull until candy is firm but pliable.
- Color will be light tan.
- When candy is ready for cutting, pull into a 1/2" rope.
- cut in 1" pieces and wrap in waxed paper or colored candy wrappers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1692.2, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 541.7, Carbohydrate 390.2, Sugar 272.4, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of the candy.
- Stir the candy constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Work quickly once the candy reaches the desired temperature, as it will start to set quickly.
- If the candy is too thick to pull, add a little bit of water or corn syrup.
- If the candy is too thin, boil it for a few minutes longer.
- Pull the candy until it is light and fluffy.
- Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Molasses candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sweet and chewy candy that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a fun and tasty project, give molasses candy a try!
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