CLASSIC CARAMEL CANDIES

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For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield Makes approximately 120

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for baking sheet
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Lightly brush bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with oil. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides; lightly brush parchment with oil.
  • Bring cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
  • Immediately remove caramel from heat, and stir in salt and vanilla. Pour caramel onto baking sheet, and let stand, uncovered, at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Lifting by parchment overhang, transfer caramel to a large cutting board. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces; wrap each piece in waxed paper or cellophane.

Tebogo Ligion
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I love these candies! They're the perfect combination of chewy and sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.


Kevin Peterson
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These candies are delicious, but they're a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Muhammad Danjuma
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my candies turned out too hard. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


Kaworu Ikari Von-Einzbern
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These candies are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the way they melt in my mouth.


Nazir Khan
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I made these candies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Agboola Emmanuel
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These candies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


Chris Jepson
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I've tried making caramel candies before, but they always turned out too hard or too soft. This recipe was perfect and the candies came out perfectly chewy.


Arianna Morado
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I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but these candies were surprisingly good. They're not too sweet and have a nice chewy texture.


Shorts Time
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These candies are the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


carldon hardinsr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the candies turned out perfectly. They're so addicting!


jana dudanova
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These candies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the rich caramel flavor and the chewy texture. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit with my friends and family.