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Cherry Turkish Taffy

A nostalgic and chewy homemade treat that brings back sweet memories, made with sugar, egg whites, and cherry jam.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large egg white Whipped until soft peaks form.
  • 2.5 cups sugar Main sweetener for the taffy.
  • 0.5 cup water To dissolve the sugar.
  • 0.25 teaspoon cornstarch Prevents sugar crystallization.
  • 1 cup cherry jam Flavor base of the taffy.
  • to taste Butter For greasing the cookie sheet.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and butter it generously.
  2. In a bowl, whip the egg white until it forms soft peaks.
Cooking
  1. In a medium-sized stockpot, combine sugar, water, and cornstarch, stirring to moisten all granules.
  2. Set over medium heat and cook, washing down sugar crystals on the pot's walls.
  3. Cook until the mixture reaches 260°F.
  4. Carefully stir in the cherry jam until melted and combined.
  5. Let it heat back to 260°F and then slowly drizzle the warm mixture into the whipped egg whites while mixing.
  6. Continue to mix for about 15 minutes until the taffy is thick and chewy.
Cooling and Cutting
  1. Pour the taffy onto the prepared pan and smooth it out.
  2. Freeze for about 20 minutes until firm.
  3. Break or cut the taffy into pieces for serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Wrap pieces in wax paper to prevent sticking. Experiment with different jam flavors for variations.