Mom's Caramels
- Ready In:
- 5hrs
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
90 caramels
- Serves:
- 45
ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
directions
- Reserving vanilla for later, combine all ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
- Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until candy reaches 240 degrees. Then begin to stir constantly until it reaches the firm ball stage (246-248).
- Remove from heat immediately and let stand 2 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour into a lightly greased 9" square pan (Pam not recommended). Let cool and firm in room temperature air until set, about 3 hours. Cut into 3/4" strips and then cut each strip into about 10 pieces.
- Wrap caramels in waxed paper and store in refrigerator for longer shelf life.
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