Bacon Caramels

Name: Bacon Caramels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 8-13 caramels, 8-13 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup corn syrup; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup heavy cream, divided; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 8 -12 slices bacon, crispy thick-cut

Submitted by College Girl

"“Where would we be without salt?” – James Beard I casually sprinkled the thick-cut Hempler’s bacon with cayenne before frying to a nearly blackened crisp. Once the caramel had reached its perfect molten temperature I stirred in a handful of the bacon then reserved the rest to get sprinkled on top. The caramel set beautifully. Some were cut and served as is while a select few were covered in tempered dark chocolate. All of them were devoured. from Not Without Salt Don't knock it til you try it...."

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Ready In:: 3hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 8-13 caramels
Serves:: 8-13

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
¹⁄₂ cup butter
1 cup heavy cream, divided
¹⁄₄ cup maple syrup
8 -12 slices bacon, crispy thick-cut

directions

Reserve 1/2 cup of the heavy cream. Combine all the other ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Stir to combine. Set on medium high heat. Stir occasionally and cook until 240*. The candy is now at firm-ball stage. Remove from the stove and carefully stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Place back on the heat and continue to cook to 245*. Immediately remove from heat and stir in a portion of the crispy bacon. Pour the caramel into a buttered dish (the size depends on how thick you want your caramels. 8×8 = thick caramels 9×13 = thin caramels. You can also use a cookie sheet). Scatter the remaining bacon on top. Let set for at least 3 hours before cutting.

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