Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a splash of orange extract for fun. This year I just might try buttered rum extract. -Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 2-1/2 pounds (80 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line an 11x7-in. dish with foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in.; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently, without stirring, for 4 minutes., Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Immediately pour into prepared dish (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm., Using foil, lift out candy; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into scant 1-1/2x1-in. pieces. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Ahsan mumtahin Sammo
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth. I love the way they melt in my mouth.
Anmol Sadaf
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramels turned out way too hard. I think I might have overcooked them.
Niaz Wali Afghan
[email protected]These caramels are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're also a nice and easy gift to give to friends and family.
Mark Camerer
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of caramels, but these orange caramels have changed my mind. They're so delicious and addictive!
Gabriela Corrales
[email protected]These caramels are amazing! They're so rich and creamy, with the perfect amount of orange flavor. I highly recommend them.
Sudhir Ray danuwar
[email protected]I love the idea of these caramels, but I found them to be a bit too complicated to make. I think I'll stick to my usual caramel recipe.
M vicky Gujjar
[email protected]These caramels are perfect! They're not too hard or too soft, and the flavor is spot-on. I will definitely be making these again.
Sha Alam
[email protected]These caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Asru Shill
[email protected]I've made these caramels several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the orange zest brightens up the flavor.
Zeexhan Khxn
[email protected]These caramels are absolutely divine! The orange flavor is perfectly balanced with the creaminess of the caramel. They're so rich and decadent, I can't stop eating them!