PECAN CARMEL CLUSTERS
Chocolate candy that tastes great!
Provided by Barbara
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place caramels, butter, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans.
- Drop caramel pecan mixture by spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Dip each caramel cluster into chocolate using a fondue fork until coated; place on parchment paper to dry. Chill until firm, if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
PECAN CARAMEL CLUSTERS
A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine's Day or any time. The recipe comes from Janice Price of Lexington, Kentucky, who notes, "These are delicious and so easy to make."-Janice Price, Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, water and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until set., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine candy coatings. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Dip caramel clusters in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CARAMEL DIVINITY DREAMS
Make and share this Caramel Divinity Dreams recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Candy
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 tsp salt.
- cook to hard ball stage (260*) -- stirring only till sugar dissolves.meanwhile beat egg whites to stiff peaks --
- pour syrup gradually over egg whites, beating at high speed of electric mixer.
- add vanilla and continue beating till candy holds its shape.(be sure to pour syrup slowly).
- with buttered hands, shape candy into 3/4" balls.(no larger, this is a rich tasting candy).
- It is a little easier to drop from a tspoon and roll into balls when set a little.
- let stand on waxed paper, till dry and firm.
- drop balls, one at a time into dipping caramel --
- turn with tines of a fork, till thinly coated --
- lift out, place on waxed paper to cool --
- TO PREPARE DIPPING CARAMEL:.
- in large heavy saucepan, thoroughly blend 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/3 cups sugar and 1 cup evaporated milk, and 1/8 tsp baking soda --
- cook and stir over medium heat till mixture comes to boiling and sugar dissolves --
- boil, stirring frequently, till candy reaches soft ball stage (230*) --
- remove from heat -- cool to 110* without stirring.
- beat till mixture is thick and creamy and loses its gloss --
- beat in 1/4 cup evaported milk.if caramel becomes too thick, stir in additional evaporated milk, a teaspoon at a time --
- better stir this constantly while cooking.it scorches easily -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 225.8, Carbohydrate 181.8, Sugar 161.9, Protein 4.8
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