ORANGE CARAMELS

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This is a great, different caramel recipe that I've had forever. I make these for my Christmas boxes, rolled in toasted coconut, and they are always a favorite.

Provided by Lisa Lynn

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 64 1inch suares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup light corn syrup
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Butter an 8" square pan and set aside Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy 4qt saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, to 248F (firm ball).
  • Stir in cream and butter.
  • This will lower the temperature.
  • Continue cooking and stirring constantly to 245F.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Allow to stand at room temperature overnight.
  • If you wish to add nuts, you can stir them in right before pouring or spread them in the pan before you pour in the caramel.
  • These are good with cashews.
  • They're also great rolled in toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 24.1, Carbohydrate 11.7, Sugar 8.9, Protein 0.2

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