Salt Water Taffy

Instructions

1. 1

   Grease a baking sheet or a marble slab with butter and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture and bring it to a boil without stirring until it reaches 260°F (hard ball stage).

4. 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, salt, and sea salt.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet or marble slab.

6. 6

   Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is cool enough to handle.

7. 7

   Butter your hands and begin pulling the taffy by stretching and folding it repeatedly until it becomes light in color and stiff.

8. 8

   Once the desired consistency is reached, roll the taffy into a long rope and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

9. 9

   Wrap each piece in wax paper to prevent sticking and store in an airtight container.