Grandma's Creamy Caramels
"This is a highly coveted recipe from my Grandma. I remember her making these every Christmas. Sometimes dipped in chocolate, sometimes topped with a pecan half, but always made with love for her family and a talent for making the creamiest caramels I ever had. She would also use these to make her famous Pecan Turtles."
- Ready In:
- 23mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
60 caramels
ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3⁄4 cup light corn syrup
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- chopped pecans (optional)
directions
- In large heavy saucepan slowly bring to a boil the sugar, corn syrup, butter and 1 cup heavy cream, [b]stirring constantly[/b]. Gradually stir in remaining 1 cup heavy cream, stir frequently as mixture beings to thicken.
- Stir constantly until it darkens. Cook until candy thermometer reaches 254 degrees F.
- Pour mixture into a buttered glass 8-inch square dish. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Let cool completely.
- When cooled, cut into bite sized pieces. Can wrap in individual pieces of waxed paper, twisting end to close.
- At this point, you can dip in chocolate (dark or milk of your choice) if so desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
CindiJ
Glenallen, Missouri
Missouri born and bred. Raised in a family of awesome cooks and bakers! I love to cook, bake breads, pies. Nothing makes me happier than to hear someone moan or sigh with delight while eating something I've made.
