Saltwater taffy is a candy and an upper-body workout all in one. To give it its light but chewy texture, you’ll be pulling it, and pulling it, and pulling it for up to 15 minutes. Still want to make it? Here’s a recipe!

You might need to buy:
  • . 2 cups sugar
  • . 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • . 1 cup light corn syrup
  • . 3/4 cup water
  • . 2 tablespoons butter
  • . 1 teaspoon salt
  • . a wooden spoon
  • . a candy thermometer
  • . a pastry brush
  • . waxed paper or plastic wrap
  • . a marble slab or cookie sheet
  • . greased scissors or butter knife