Hi, My name is Sara. When I was in middle school I watched your channel religiously. I aspired to be as talented at you. Sometimes I still come back to you channel to find old recipes I loved like this one. Fast forward a good 10 year and I've graduated from culinary school and dream of being a pastry chef one day. But I have to give thanks to my roots and the people who aspired me to follow this path. You've impacted my life more than you know!. Thank you
I made this with orange koolaid and it came out awesome. I gave a portion to one of my sons to try and he said "tastes like a Starburst!". The whole house loves them. Hubby took them to work and his office loved them too. Going to try with grape tomorrow.
Even I am Korean, I really love your foods! I tried to follow but I failed all the time...;~( but I am trying and trying!! thank u for videos and kindness♡
PS- this recipe can lead to wonky pieces. Specifically, I've had 80%-90% success, but some pieces tend to become crumbly after the fact. The strangest thing. Anyway, did a little research and the trick is to add vinegar to the recipe to offset the post sugar crystalization that occurs. No worries, it doesn't effect the taste because you use only a trace amount of vinegar (4 tbs). Hope this helps :)
Just made this with my 8 year old. It worked great!!! And was such an easy video to follow, so thank you, Yoyomax. Watermelon Kool Aid is sooo good. Blue Raspberry Lemonade: yuck. Temp got to 253 and made pretty firm taffy. We are studying states of matter and this was an great way to demonstrate phase change!
I just finished my 3rd batch today. I made tropical punch, cherry and orange. I omitted the vanilla on the last two batches because it dulled the tanginess of the fruit flavor. I brought the temp to 250° on the 1st, 240° on the 2nd and 245° on the 3rd. 245° was the sweet spot for me. A good candy thermometer is key. I use an analog Taylor candy thermometer. They're about $13 at you local megamart.
I made these yesterday and I had so many problems. My candy thermometer was messed up and I took it off the heat too soon and it made candy sauce so I put it back on the stove and brought it to the right temperature and the texture was ok (a little soft) once it set. It had a funky flavor though. I was initially going to make it cherry (I made a half recipe) but my Kool-aid was old and I had to throw it away so I was going to make lemon but some of the cherry had already gotten in the mixture so I ended up adding a pack of lemon AND cherry Kool-aid. Big mistake! So, I'm going to try again today and use only 1 packet of Kool-aid and cook it a little longer. Hopefully it'll turn out! Thanks for the recipe!
I made some and they turned out amazing! I also used a meat thermometer but mine turned out perfect! Thank you for the recipe I love watching your videos!
I just absolutely love your videos!! You always have fun, tasty candy, cakes, treats of all sorts. Not to mention you always show step by step instructions, clear down to showing how you color cake batter for example!! Love that!! Cant wait to see more fun, easy fun treats to make!! :))
I wonder if I could replace corn sryup & vanilla with honey. Should work, right? Both corn syrup & honey are naturally high in fructose sugars afterall.
First... Great video.. This is something I have never seen before.. Looks like fun to make (and eat!! ) Next : In the notes you mention that people are having mixed results as far as texture of candy. Since the temperature of candy needs to be calibrated for elevation that could be the issue. It would be helpful to know "your" elevation so adjustments could be made ... OR if the recipe listed is for sea level. I really love the idea of this and want to give it a try.. Starburst is one of my favorite things in life !! I bet it would be a big hit with the grandchildren as well.... Thanks for the recipe and all the tips.. !! : )
Just wanted to say I saw your video after one yesterday where I tried to make laffy taffy, it has turned out hard and more like a now and later which is still delicious but not the softer texture. Today I made yours and I must say, I’ve got perfect little Cherry pink lemonade starbursts. They are perfect. I even took the time while still malleable to mold them into one inch squares, I’m beyond pleased with the results. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this and doing a video! So far, we've made these in Lemonade, Black Cherry, and Watermelon. Have several more packs of Koolaid waiting...very delicious, I think they will be a hit with everyone who gets a gift basket this year!
This taffy tastes remarkably like Starburst candy. The pulling part is messy but something that is easy to do. It is explained in simple terms and looks like it's very fun to do. I will definately be trying it out soon!!!
I was watching you measure the corn syrup and the butter, and all I could think is that you need a measuring cup like I have. I got mine from Pampered Chef, but if you google "Plunger Measuring Cup" you can find similar ones on Amazon. It's great for sticky solids/thick liquids like butter, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever did things like this without it!!
I've made these twice before and both times the candy has gotten EXTREMELY hard the next day. I made sure to stretch it until it got slightly hard, I brought it to the correct temperature, and wrapped it in wax paper, but it still hardened both times. Any suggestions on how to prevent this? Thank you :)
Hello, I am trying to figure out the weight of the yeild of this recipe as close as I can to the gram with the waste that gets left on the spoon, pan etc included. Can you tell me what weight this recipe yeilds please? Thanks!
Hello... Looked like it was going to be delicious but for some reason I added the ingredients the way they were supposed to on the recipe and it never thickened..help!!??
just a couple questions *what kind of butter? *does it matter of its REALLY equal when it is split? *for the smaller packets,is that a better way than using bigger kool aid packets?
hmmmmm when we made it with my grandma 48 years ago , after a full roiling boil that you cant stir down at med/high heat , she tested the syrup by dropping a small amount in a bit of cold water and as soon as it would become a soft ball and hold its shape for a full 5 seconds it was Soft Ball Stage (change water to fresh COLD water each time you test ) Then its ready to poor on surface and keep folding with spatula and separate, or not , to fold/ knead in flavor .Then start the Table Pull lol we Always ended up in the middle of her kitchen when the taffy had cooled and we were trying to keep it in motion till it had that Taffy Touch ,not sticky with quick touch ,then quickly roll into long tubes , cut , and wrap with wax paper YUMMY!!
When I made this I used cherry extract instead of vanilla but I did everything else exactly the same and it has cooled but it is not the texture of yours mine is sort of runny? Like I grab a ball of it and it will slowly sludge out of my hand I'm going to try cooling it longer but it's already been 30 minutes. Please any input appreciated
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I am curious to try different flavoring. Such as fruit juices, would it work if I use fresh juice instead of water to boil with the ingredients? Or would the sugar in the fruit juice affect the end result because it may be added sugar. Thanks in advance!
They look great and I know the Kool-Aid flavored it wonderfully. I would love to make these, but would have to use a sugar-free recipe and most of those sweetners taste terrible! LOL They look so pretty on the plate.
Hi! I was wondering where you get your silicone mats and where i could get one. Where i live, the store that i usually bought them from, stopped carrying them. I use mine so much, and they are worn out. Thanks!
When you say we can use the golden kind of syrup as well, do you mean like Lyle’s golden syrup? I just purchased some and am looking for an opportunity to try it!🙏❤️
OMG I just love ur videos I'm a beginner and watching ur videos I have changed alot thank u so much for the time,.money and effort u put in these videos I would like to ask to see more microwave recipes I think I would be a great section not to many channels have it thanks :)
Love your video. I do have a question, you mention that you can choose to pull the candy or simply cut and wrap the candy without pulling. Would you tell us what the differnce would be in the final candy outcome? Is there any change in taste or texture in the pulled vs unpulled candy? Thank You for sharing great ideas and recipes with us! 🎉❤
Texture wise it would be pretty much the same. Pulling adds air to it which increases the volume of it a bit so you will most likely get more candy pieces out of a recipe.
I'm going on an annual fall weekend trip with a couple of friends next weekend. I asked my friends what flavor of taffy they wanted. I'm going to be making us some strawberry and peach-mango flavored taffy. I've never made it before and I really hope it turns out well. Love your channel girly! Keep up the good work, I'll tell you how it turns out :D
Hi,
My name is Sara. When I was in middle school I watched your channel religiously. I aspired to be as talented at you. Sometimes I still come back to you channel to find old recipes I loved like this one. Fast forward a good 10 year and I've graduated from culinary school and dream of being a pastry chef one day. But I have to give thanks to my roots and the people who aspired me to follow this path. You've impacted my life more than you know!. Thank you
Wow, thank you for leaving this comment. I'm sorry it took me so long to respond, but I appreciate this very much.
Also.. it didn't even become a "soft ball" even at 240•
Im thinking 1 1/3 cup of water was too much??
I made this with orange koolaid and it came out awesome. I gave a portion to one of my sons to try and he said "tastes like a Starburst!". The whole house loves them. Hubby took them to work and his office loved them too. Going to try with grape tomorrow.
Even I am Korean,
I really love your foods!
I tried to follow but
I failed all the time...;~(
but I am trying and trying!!
thank u for videos
and kindness♡
PS- this recipe can lead to wonky pieces. Specifically, I've had 80%-90% success, but some pieces tend to become crumbly after the fact. The strangest thing. Anyway, did a little research and the trick is to add vinegar to the recipe to offset the post sugar crystalization that occurs. No worries, it doesn't effect the taste because you use only a trace amount of vinegar (4 tbs). Hope this helps :)
Thx
How much viniger
I wonder if you’ve cooked it hotter than 250?
@@katieelle5865 i woyld think it would help
@@SoundSpeed99 read the post it says right there at the bottom..
Just made this with my 8 year old. It worked great!!! And was such an easy video to follow, so thank you, Yoyomax. Watermelon Kool Aid is sooo good. Blue Raspberry Lemonade: yuck. Temp got to 253 and made pretty firm taffy.
We are studying states of matter and this was an great way to demonstrate phase change!
great recipe! kids had fun trying new flavors. thank you
Glad you and the kids liked it!
Oh, Claire...
Alejandro Ferrari I’m dead.
Same.
Lmao😂
I just finished my 3rd batch today. I made tropical punch, cherry and orange. I omitted the vanilla on the last two batches because it dulled the tanginess of the fruit flavor. I brought the temp to 250° on the 1st, 240° on the 2nd and 245° on the 3rd. 245° was the sweet spot for me. A good candy thermometer is key. I use an analog Taylor candy thermometer. They're about $13 at you local megamart.
I just got done making this and it turned out awesome thank's so much for the recipe my kids and there friends are going to LOVE IT.
I made these yesterday and I had so many problems. My candy thermometer was messed up and I took it off the heat too soon and it made candy sauce so I put it back on the stove and brought it to the right temperature and the texture was ok (a little soft) once it set. It had a funky flavor though. I was initially going to make it cherry (I made a half recipe) but my Kool-aid was old and I had to throw it away so I was going to make lemon but some of the cherry had already gotten in the mixture so I ended up adding a pack of lemon AND cherry Kool-aid. Big mistake! So, I'm going to try again today and use only 1 packet of Kool-aid and cook it a little longer. Hopefully it'll turn out! Thanks for the recipe!
I made some and they turned out amazing! I also used a meat thermometer but mine turned out perfect! Thank you for the recipe I love watching your videos!
I just absolutely love your videos!! You always have fun, tasty candy, cakes, treats of all sorts. Not to mention you always show step by step instructions, clear down to showing how you color cake batter for example!! Love that!! Cant wait to see more fun, easy fun treats to make!! :))
These came out wonderful. We used black cherry and orange Kool Aid and they were so delicious. It is definitely a mess to make these but so worth it!
Think I will make these with my grand kids. They would love it! Thanks for sharing.. Pam
*-* be my grandma
Yum! A great alternative for those who don't or can't eat gelatin, since that is found in Starburst.
I wonder if I could replace corn sryup & vanilla with honey. Should work, right? Both corn syrup & honey are naturally high in fructose sugars afterall.
First... Great video.. This is something I have never seen before.. Looks like fun to make (and eat!! ) Next : In the notes you mention that people are having mixed results as far as texture of candy. Since the temperature of candy needs to be calibrated for elevation that could be the issue. It would be helpful to know "your" elevation so adjustments could be made ... OR if the recipe listed is for sea level. I really love the idea of this and want to give it a try.. Starburst is one of my favorite things in life !! I bet it would be a big hit with the grandchildren as well.... Thanks for the recipe and all the tips.. !! : )
Never considered that elevation could have something to do with it. Thanks!
Just wanted to say I saw your video after one yesterday where I tried to make laffy taffy, it has turned out hard and more like a now and later which is still delicious but not the softer texture. Today I made yours and I must say, I’ve got perfect little Cherry pink lemonade starbursts. They are perfect. I even took the time while still malleable to mold them into one inch squares, I’m beyond pleased with the results. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this and doing a video! So far, we've made these in Lemonade, Black Cherry, and Watermelon. Have several more packs of Koolaid waiting...very delicious, I think they will be a hit with everyone who gets a gift basket this year!
Made this and instead of cool aid use jelly powder works really well
Like from the jello packets ??
This taffy tastes remarkably like Starburst candy. The pulling part is messy but something that is easy to do. It is explained in simple terms and looks like it's very fun to do. I will definately be trying it out soon!!!
I was watching you measure the corn syrup and the butter, and all I could think is that you need a measuring cup like I have. I got mine from Pampered Chef, but if you google "Plunger Measuring Cup" you can find similar ones on Amazon. It's great for sticky solids/thick liquids like butter, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever did things like this without it!!
My friend and I are gonna make a TON of these tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe! xoxo love your channel as always
I tried this today! I used cherry and blue raspberry. Turned out great! Burned myself a couple times though...
Who else watches cooking videos but never makes them?
Lol these videos are good to make cannabis edibles lol
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I tried this recipe. It turned out great.
Looks so yummy! Adding this to my Christmas Ideas playlist!
We tried this, it Is amazing!!!! Thank you so much yoyomax12!!!!
They look delicious!!
Could I use jello instead of Kool-aid? We dont have it in my country
I used generic powdered juice mix
How long do they last? I just made some, very pleased with the results. I got it first try, very good tutorial
I've made these twice before and both times the candy has gotten EXTREMELY hard the next day. I made sure to stretch it until it got slightly hard, I brought it to the correct temperature, and wrapped it in wax paper, but it still hardened both times. Any suggestions on how to prevent this? Thank you :)
Almost forgot. The flavor is amazing and the texture was silky smooth. Good recipe.
I love this recipe!😍😍💜... and I'm goin to try it when I get home!!
did they differ in taste with the one that wasn't played with and was played with?
Hello, I am trying to figure out the weight of the yeild of this recipe as close as I can to the gram with the waste that gets left on the spoon, pan etc included. Can you tell me what weight this recipe yeilds please? Thanks!
How do you keep your silpat clean? I am afraid to clean mine with soap. Thanks
You are so creative! This looks like such a fun foodie project, I think I might try it. Thank you for the inspiration!
Hello... Looked like it was going to be delicious but for some reason I added the ingredients the way they were supposed to on the recipe and it never thickened..help!!??
I'm guessing the pulled is also "lighter" in the mouth or softer than non pulled?
just a couple questions
*what kind of butter?
*does it matter of its REALLY equal when it is split?
*for the smaller packets,is that a better way than using bigger kool aid packets?
*if
Looks good...and you made it very clear....gonna give it a try tonight
Hi Tammy. I live in uk and can't find kool-aid. Is there a alternative. Could I use jelly (jello) powder.
Good job yoyomax you r the best baker EVER
Do you have to pull it? It looks so good. Im thinking fruit punch.
I love your channel, I just ran across it and totally subscribed, thanks for sharing your colorful food!
Would you able to use flavoring drams instead of drink flavor packets?
you know what, your opening song is really catchy. I found myself humming it yesterday hahaahaha xD
don't have a food thermometer on high heat up to how long will it take to cook
hmmmmm when we made it with my grandma 48 years ago , after a full roiling boil that you cant stir down at med/high heat , she tested the syrup by dropping a small amount in a bit of cold water and as soon as it would become a soft ball and hold its shape for a full 5 seconds it was Soft Ball Stage (change water to fresh COLD water each time you test ) Then its ready to poor on surface and keep folding with spatula and separate, or not , to fold/ knead in flavor .Then start the Table Pull lol we Always ended up in the middle of her kitchen when the taffy had cooled and we were trying to keep it in motion till it had that Taffy Touch ,not sticky with quick touch ,then quickly roll into long tubes , cut , and wrap with wax paper YUMMY!!
When I made this I used cherry extract instead of vanilla but I did everything else exactly the same and it has cooled but it is not the texture of yours mine is sort of runny? Like I grab a ball of it and it will slowly sludge out of my hand I'm going to try cooling it longer but it's already been 30 minutes. Please any input appreciated
Is there a difference of taste between the pulled vs. not pulled?
What if instead of a fruit or candy flavoring you used a rum or brandy to flavor the mix?
wow! easy but delicous....i'll try that with my mom we could bond more!
Does the pulling of the candy affect the flavour or texture?
I've made this but I had problems with the taffy sticking to the waxpaper. Do you have any tips on that?
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I am curious to try different flavoring. Such as fruit juices, would it work if I use fresh juice instead of water to boil with the ingredients? Or would the sugar in the fruit juice affect the end result because it may be added sugar.
Thanks in advance!
This tutorial is great!! No long speeches at the beginning you got right to the video!! Definitely going to be trying this out!!!
Awesome recipe. Any tips on how I can add a little sour bite to it. Something I can add in or sprinkle over before wrapping?
You can mix citric acid with sugar the more citric acid you add the more sour it is.
Wow! Such a fun recipe !!
I dont know if i cooked it long enuf since i dont have a thermometer, its in the freezer now, what will happen, can i still make it like this
They look great and I know the Kool-Aid flavored it wonderfully. I would love to make these, but would have to use a sugar-free recipe and most of those sweetners taste terrible! LOL They look so pretty on the plate.
Why is the mixture turn crumble when I'm put the peppermintextract in?
I don't have a thermometer. How many minutes on the stove on average please?
Hi! I was wondering where you get your silicone mats and where i could get one. Where i live, the store that i usually bought them from, stopped carrying them. I use mine so much, and they are worn out. Thanks!
When you say we can use the golden kind of syrup as well, do you mean like Lyle’s golden syrup? I just purchased some and am looking for an opportunity to try it!🙏❤️
Claire would’ve loved this 😪
Hahahaha. I'm here after watching hers too. I wanted to make my own taffy😂
Who’s Clair
Is there a way to make it into a hard candy instead of taffy?
Hi what can we use as alternative to corn syrup.
I made it!!!!😊 although I let the temp rise to firm instead of soft ball because I don’t want them to soft!!! Thanks for the tutorial 🥰 I
omg! I tried this im doing It right now ive been waiting for over 2 hours and its still liquid I followed everything you did and its not working
Right??
is there a replacement for the kool-aid? we don't have it here...
I made these and they turned out great! They are delicious
do you have to use corn starch? or is there anything i can use in its place?
Wow I thought this wasn't going to look to well . But surprise me !! Looks good
is there a difference in texture or softness between pulling and not pulling?
How many pieces of candy does this recipe make?
Can I use honey instead of light corn syrup?
Can I use condense milk instead of Corn syrup?
Can you use a substitute for the cornstarch??
Can I use LorAnn flavourings instead of kool aid as i don't currently have kool aid
DO they taste good because i want to make it and i dont want to be dissapointed
OMG I just love ur videos I'm a beginner and watching ur videos I have changed alot thank u so much for the time,.money and effort u put in these videos I would like to ask to see more microwave recipes I think I would be a great section not to many channels have it thanks :)
Love your video. I do have a question, you mention that you can choose to pull the candy or simply cut and wrap the candy without pulling. Would you tell us what the differnce would be in the final candy outcome? Is there any change in taste or texture in the pulled vs unpulled candy? Thank You for sharing great ideas and recipes with us! 🎉❤
Texture wise it would be pretty much the same. Pulling adds air to it which increases the volume of it a bit so you will most likely get more candy pieces out of a recipe.
So quick question.. Why 12 of all the numbers?
I'm newly subscribed to your channel. You do an excellent job explaining things, your recipes are great. :)
Welcome to my channel :) Thanks for watching and commenting.
Can we not have cool aid and candy thermometer?
I've tried the lemon version and it's a great substitute for starbursts. thx
I'm going on an annual fall weekend trip with a couple of friends next weekend. I asked my friends what flavor of taffy they wanted. I'm going to be making us some strawberry and peach-mango flavored taffy. I've never made it before and I really hope it turns out well. Love your channel girly! Keep up the good work, I'll tell you how it turns out :D
I just flavored it and now it's cooling! I'm super excited and I think it's going to work!
@yoyomax12 What do you think would happen if coconut oil was used in place of butter?
is there any substitute of corn syrup???
I heard people in the UK or Europe use golden syrup as a corn syrup substitute.
honey
jeweliarex I second this. Both honey & corn syrup are high in fructose sugars & act the same way when cooking for the most part.
maple syrup
When I tried this the taffy stayed liquid it did not hardened so I could mold what happened
What do you do if you don't have a candy thermometer?
Wow Tammy, great work! Teens can be a real handful! Ha Ha :P Keep it damp!
If you don't pull it, is the texture any different or less soft? Wonderful video!
is the kool-aid for flavour only? or is it important for the recipe?
Can i use kool aid liquid mix instead of powder?
Kool aid is for colour and flavour. If you use liquid, you may have to adjust other parts of the recipe.
Do you have to have vanilla extract
I am confused about the vanilla you added. Seems like it would change the koolaid flavor. Could you omit it, or does it serve another function?
Vanilla just adds extra flavour, and isn't essential to any recipe.
Been there done that it brings back memories of the joint he is 100 percent right on creamer cool aid and water in a microwave
Did you just tell me to butter my hands?
*subscribe*
Yes, she did. Don't act like you've never buttered you hands before; we are the internet... we know you.
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