LEMON AND ROSEMARY CARAMELS

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Fresh rosemary and grated lemon peel is added to creamy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade caramels.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons butter
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Line 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, whipping cream and salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in rosemary and lemon peel; set aside.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. DO NOT STIR. Boil until sugar turns a light golden amber color and candy thermometer reads 310°F.
  • Add cream mixture. Beat with whisk until thermometer reads 248°F. Pour into pan; cool 10 minutes. If desired, garnish with additional rosemary and lemon peel.
  • Cool completely; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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