SOFT CANDY CARAMELS

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I have listed the yield at 64 pieces sliced at 1-inch squares you may of coarse slice to desired size, you have the option of making the caramels soft or firm by adjusting the cooking time --- you will need a candy thermometer for this.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 5m

Yield 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter (no subsitutes)
1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or use 1 cup light corn syrup)

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch glass square baking pan/dish with foil extending the foil over the edges of the pan.
  • Generously coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a heavy 3-quart saucepan melt 1 cup butter over low heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup and maple syrup; bring to a bowl stirring gently.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring often until a candy thermometer reaches 235 degrees (or for a firmer caramel cook to 240 degrees F).
  • As soon ar the temperature reaches 235 or 240 degrees immediately remove from heat, and stir for 1 minute or until the mixture is smooth and no longer bubbling.
  • Quickly pour the mixture into prepared pan.
  • Allow to stand for 3 hours or until cool.
  • Lifting the foil at the edges of the pan remove the caramel square out of the pan.
  • Using a buttered knife cut into 1-inch squares.
  • If desired wrap each piece with coloured plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 33, Carbohydrate 14, Sugar 12.4, Protein 0.5

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