Best Nutty Caramels Recipes
NUTTY CARAMELS
A cousin passed this quick and easy recipe on to me. We make it every Christmas and include the caramels in gift baskets we share with family and friends.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage)., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. If desired, drizzle with chocolate. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts :
NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMELS
"My mother-in-law and her mother used this recipe and passed it on to me over 30 years ago," says Anita Gay of Janesville, Wisconsin. "The caramels make a great gift during the holidays."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 dozen (about 1-3/4 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil. Grease with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter; add the corn syrup, water, sugar, chocolate, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth and blended, about 6 minutes. , Gradually stir in cream. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. , Cool; cut into squares. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
~ GRANDMA'S NUTTY CARAMELS ~
A wonderful memory from my childhood. My Grandma would only make these caramels at Christmas time and would send each of her kids a pan full. Needless to say, they never lasted long. I hope you try them sometime. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie * @1lovetocook1x
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a dutch oven, preferably non stick - combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and milk and cook over high heat until candy thermometer reaches 210 degrees, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium, cook to 244 degree, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla and nuts. Pour into a well buttered 9 inch pan. Cool, then turn onto a wooden cutting board. Cut into small squares. Either wrap individually with waxed paper or keep chilled until ready to serve.
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