french chewing candy

Denton, TX
Updated on Sep 29, 2013

Another childhood favorite was this taffy that we had fun pulling at get-togethers.....plain and simple....and fun from my Hoosier days :0)

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 36 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces light corn syrup
  • 16 ounces thick cream
  • 2 packages gelatin, unflavored
  • 1/2 cup cool water
  • 1/4 - 1/4 of a cake of paraffin, chopped very fine

How To Make french chewing candy

  • Step 1
    Cook sugar, syrup and cream to firm ball stage.
  • Step 2
    Soak gelatin in cool water while other mixture cooks.
  • Step 3
    Add soaked gelatin. Add paraffin, cook to hard boil stage.
  • Step 4
    Pour into very well-greased baking sheet with sides and allow to cool 15 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Pull the mixture until creamy white. Cut into pieces and wrap in wax paper. You can also coil the pieces if you like.
  • Step 6
    ( When making this candy, it is best if temperature outside is very cold and dry)

Discover More

Culture: French
Category: Candies
Keyword: #taffy
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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