Saturday, October 29, 2011

Caramels (Christmas)

1c. butter or margarine
16 oz. pkg. (2&1/4c.) brown sugar
1c. light corn syrup
14 oz. can (1&1/4c.) sweetened condensed milk
1t. vanilla
Dash salt

Butter a 9x9x2-inch pan and set aside.  In a heavy 3 qt. saucepan, melt the butter.  Add the brown sugar and salt.  Stir thoroughly.  Stir in the corn syrup.  Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly.  Cook over med. heat, stirring occasionally, to 245℉ (firm ball stage) for 15-20 min.  The mixture should boil gently over the entire surface.  Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.  Pour into the buttered pan.  When cool, cut into squares with a wet sharp knife.  Wrap in clear plastic wrap.  The caramels can be made harder or softer by adjusting the cooing time a little.

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