Nut Caramels
Sweetened condensed milk makes these caramels less temperamental than those made with whipping cream. They still possess all the chewy, buttery goodness of classic caramels.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes about 2 pounds
Ingredients
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1 cup butter (no substitutes)
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2-1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
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Dash salt
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1 cup light-colored corn syrup
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1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Directions
1.
Butter a 9x9x2-inch pan and set aside (do not overbutter or the caramels will be greasy).
2.
Melt butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and salt. Stir in corn syrup. Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly until combined. Using a candy thermometer, cook to 248 degrees F (about 25 minutes), stirring occasionally (the mixture will be very bubbly). Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and nuts. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
3.
Let candy cool completely before cutting into 1-inch squares. Wrap each square in waxed paper or plastic wrap and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Makes about 2 pounds (about 64 pieces).
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare and wrap caramels. Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition information
Calories 93, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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