GOLDEN CARAMELS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 6h30m
Yield Makes about 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line bottom and sides of a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- Split the vanilla bean in half with a small paring knife, and scrape out the seeds; discard the pod. Add the seeds to the cream in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan; scald the cream and keep the saucepan near the stove so that if the cream cools too much when needed, you can reheat it briefly. In a deep, heavy-bottomed 4-quart saucepan over low heat, blend the corn syrup and the sugar, stirring occasionally until the mixture becomes more fluid and most of the sugar appears dissolved.
- Stop stirring, raise heat to medium-high, and gently boil until a candy thermometer registers 305 degrees F (hard crack stage), about 9 to 12 minutes.
- Add the butter and salt to the sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Pour in the warm vanilla-flavored cream in a slow but steady stream without letting the boiling stop (be careful-mixture foams up and is steamy). Lower heat to medium and continue to boil gently until the thermometer registers about 248 degrees F, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, about 14 to 15 minutes.
- Let the candy stand about 3 minutes to allow bubbling to subside, then pour into the prepared pan without scraping the saucepan; allow to cool at least 5 hours.
- Invert onto a clean cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips; then cut across the strips to form 1/2-inch squares. To apply a patch of gold leaf to each square, use a small artist's brush. With the brush, lift a tiny patch about the size of an oatmeal flake of gold leaf and deposit it on top of the caramels for decoration.
- Cut caramels tend to stick together and not hold their shape unless individually wrapped, so for easiest storage wrap the block of caramels in aluminum foil and cut off portions as needed. Store cut caramels in layers, separated by aluminum foil in an airtight metal or plastic container in a cool place for up to 3 weeks.
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Dilhani Rankothge
[email protected]These were the worst caramels I've ever had.
Lucy Coble
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but they didn't turn out right.
Molahlegi Odney
[email protected]I'll have to try making these again.
Kamrul
[email protected]They didn't turn out as I expected, but they still tasted good.
Molly Gwen
[email protected]They were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.
akhtar aziz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of caramels, but these were really good!
Md Zahaid
[email protected]These caramels are my new favorite treat!
Azad Panchi
[email protected]So yummy! I can't stop eating them.
Ritu Sarder
[email protected]Perfect caramels! They were easy to make and turned out beautifully.
Freshnoy Prosper
[email protected]These caramels were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and salty. They were also very easy to make.
Thismadmama
[email protected]These caramels were a bit too hard for my liking, but they still had a nice flavor. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Yemisrach Demissie
[email protected]The caramels didn't turn out as smooth as I would have liked, but they still tasted great. I think I might have cooked them for a little too long.
Ludovica Aizeyosabor
[email protected]These caramels were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Mahendra Subedi
[email protected]I've made these caramels several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way they melt in your mouth.
shamas rasul
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly! The caramels were golden brown and had a lovely chewy texture. They were also very flavorful, with a hint of vanilla and sea salt. I highly recommend this recipe.
Asad_Khan110
[email protected]These caramels were absolutely divine! The flavor was rich and buttery, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. They were also incredibly smooth and creamy, melting in my mouth like a dream. I will definitely be making these again and agai