How to Make Grandmama Pampas' Old-Fashion Pull Mints - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandmama Pampas' Old-Fashion Pull Mints are a timeless treat that has been passed down through generations. This classic candy recipe hails from the old-fashioned days of cooking, when ingredients were simple and the end result was always delicious. These mints are the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and minty, making them a favorite for both children and adults alike.

What sets Grandmama Pampas' Old-Fashion Pull Mints apart from other recipes is the process of pulling the cand...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 drops peppermint oil
  • food coloring (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 1 pound of candy

  • Place sugar and 3 tablespoons butter into a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Pour the boiling water over, and stir to dissolve. Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil. It will boil up in the pot as if it is going to boil over, but it will settle down. Use some of the remaining butter to butter a marble slab.
  • When the sugar mixture reaches the soft crack stage of 270 to 280 degrees F (132 to 140 degrees C), remove from the heat immediately. Pour onto the buttered marble slab. Add peppermint oil and food coloring if desired. Butter your hands, and start pulling up pieces of the sugar blob. Keep stretching so that it will not set up. Continue to stretch until it has lost it's shine and is stringier.
  • Pull the candy out into one long string, and cut into 1 inch segments using scissors. Store candies in an airtight tin.
  • Nutrition

    57 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1mg