LICORICE CARAMELS
I originally found this recipe in the Orlando Sentinel in Dorothy Chapmans food column. She found the recipe in the 1991 Better Homes and Gardens Grand Holiday Cooking. This recipe is well worth the effort.
Provided by Dlorez Haehlen
Categories Candy
Time 2m
Yield 64 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 9-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
- Butter foil: set aside.
- Melt butter in heavy 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
- Add sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and salt, Mix well.
- Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until thermometer registers 244F degrees , firm ball stage.
- Reaching firm ball stage should take 15-20 minutes (be careful, mixture scorches easily).
- Remove from heat.
- Remove candy thermometer from saucepan.
- Add anise and color, stir to mix.
- Quickly pour candy without scraping into prepared pan.
- Cool several hours or until firm.
- Use foil to lift and out of pan onto cutting board.
- Peel off and discard foil.
- With buttered sharp knife, cut immediately into one inch squares.
- Wrap individually in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
- Makes 64 pieces, about 2-3/4 pounds.
- NOTE: mixture must be stirred constantly as tiny crystals that form tend to scorch quickly.
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[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with these caramels. The licorice flavor was too strong for my taste.
Rehema Nantume
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect treat for a licorice lover. They're sweet, chewy, and packed with licorice flavor.
Funmilayo Oyedele
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of licorice, but these caramels were surprisingly good. The licorice flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Taylor Ryan
[email protected]These caramels are a bit too sticky for my taste, but they're still very good.
Abwaa Sera
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these caramels. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Rolle tanelus Stavela
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect gift for a licorice lover. They're sure to be a hit!
YUVI THE KING
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy these caramels were to make. They turned out perfectly and they're absolutely delicious.
Faraz Ali Ansari
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the way the licorice flavor pairs with the caramel.
Prakash Karki
[email protected]I'm not sure if I like the licorice flavor in these caramels. It's a bit too strong for me.
Kala Lala
[email protected]These caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.
ndidi godfrey
[email protected]I love the way these caramels melt in my mouth. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Pacifique KB
[email protected]These caramels are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Marigia kostopoulou
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with these caramels. The licorice flavor was too strong for my taste.
misgina ayele
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect treat for a licorice lover. They're sweet, chewy, and packed with licorice flavor.
Ahmed Mohammed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of licorice, but these caramels were surprisingly good. The licorice flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
miki besu
[email protected]These caramels are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the rich licorice flavor.
emhabashq emhabashq
[email protected]The licorice flavor is a bit too strong for me, but overall these caramels are still very good.
FRANK MALE
[email protected]These caramels are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love giving them as gifts.
Alituha Vicent
[email protected]I love the combination of licorice and caramel. These caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Orhancan Abay
[email protected]These caramels were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The licorice flavor was subtle but delicious.