TRIED AND TRUE CARAMEL CANDY
My aunt Cathy has been making caramel candies for us for Christmas for 25 years. I have never tasted caramels as good as hers. They are always soft and creamy with a wonderful flavor. With this recipe you can make your caramel as soft or as hard as you want to. Because confection recipes are always easily affected by altitude, my aunt, who lives at a much lower elevation than me, suggested I use the drop test method instead of a candy thermometer for figuring out how hard or soft my caramel is going to turn out. I went along with her suggestion because, for one I didn't want to Spring for a candy thermometer, and also because the temperature I would need to cook it to would differ for me from what she would cook it to and so she couldn't tell me what that temperature would be. (She says she cooks it to approx. 248 degrees F). So, instead of going through the trouble of trial and error, I have always used the drop test method, and it has worked for me every time. I will explain this method for those who don't know it in the directions.
Provided by alice Dave
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 50 pieces, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and cook on medium-high flame.Stir consistently as the ingredients melt and combine.
- Let mixture come to a rolling boil and continue stirring consistently.
- Mixture will begin to thicken more and more the longer it is allowed to boil. Keep in mind that the caramel will firm up considerably when it is cooled.
- Cook to medium ball stage. Do the drop test to see how firm your caramel is.
- DROP TEST: Get a small bowl and fill it with ice water. Set it to the side of the stove and when you think your Caramel is firming up, take a spoonful and drop it in the ice water. Wait about thirty seconds so it has time to cool, then take the caramel out of the ice water and squish it between your fingers. If it isn't as firm as you want it, cook the caramel for a bit longer and then do another drop test. Keep doing this until it has reached the stage you want. See how easy and simple that was?.
- Remove caramel from heat and let cool for a while in the pan.
- When it is somewhat cooled, pour it out onto a greased counter, or onto parchment paper.Let cool to room temperature.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut strip off the caramel, then cut the strip into small pieces and wrap in pieces of wax or parchment paper. The softer the caramel, the more likely it is to stick to the wrapping. So if you like it really soft, I would suggest you use parchment paper instead of the wax.
- The best thing about this recipe is that it tastes good no matter how hard or soft you cook it. If you want a caramel syrup, then you boil it for a very short while. If you want a caramel toffee, the flavor will still be as wonderful. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have over the years.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 60.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Sugar 17.4, Protein 0.4
CLASSIC CARAMEL CANDIES
For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield Makes approximately 120
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly brush bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with oil. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides; lightly brush parchment with oil.
- Bring cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Immediately remove caramel from heat, and stir in salt and vanilla. Pour caramel onto baking sheet, and let stand, uncovered, at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
- Lifting by parchment overhang, transfer caramel to a large cutting board. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces; wrap each piece in waxed paper or cellophane.
CARAMEL CANDIES
These caramels are made with brown sugar, cream, butter and corn syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, white sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream, milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. Pour into an 8x8 inch pan. Let cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.7 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 147.9 mg, Sugar 58.1 g
CARAMELS
I have used this recipe for almost 41 years, and have yet to have any bad batches. My grandson loves 'em!
Provided by Barbara
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 12x15 inch pan.
- In a medium-size pot, combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring. When the thermometer reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) remove the pot from the heat.
- Stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled cut the Carmel into small squares and wrap them in wax paper for storage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
CARAMEL CANDY
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 7 dozen 1-inch cubes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Generously spray a 9-by-12-by-2-inch pan with cooking spray; line it with parchment and butter the top of the parchment.
- In a large saucepan, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup of the cream. Heat until the mixture begins to boil. Slowly stream the remaining 1 cup cream into the mixture, stirring while it's boiling. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches 244 degrees F. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, chopped pecans and vanilla. Pour the candy into the prepared pan. Cool the candy in the refrigerator until it is just firm but not hard, about 1 hour.
- Cut the candy into 1-inch squares. Cut waxed paper into 4-inch squares and wrap each piece of candy individually. Store in the refrigerator. Remove the candy from the fridge and allow it to soften slightly before serving.
BEST EVER CARAMEL CANDY
Make and share this Best Ever Caramel Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by -------
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add soda to buttermilk in heavy iron skillet.
- Add corn syrup and sugar and mix thoroughly.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until a soft ball forms in water.
- Set aside to cool.
- Add pecans, vanilla, salt and butter.
- Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 6.7, Sodium 319.3, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 71.3, Protein 3
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