PECAN CARAMELS

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I altered the original recipe for these creamy caramels by substituting condensed milk for part of the whipping cream and cutting back on the sugar. Everybody raves about them, and they make a great holiday gift. You can't eat just one! -Patsy Howell, Peru, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with butter. Set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until smooth and blended, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk and remaining cream. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), about 25 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Baryalai Badery
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I highly recommend these caramels. They are the best caramels I have ever eaten.


Ampadu Samuel
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These caramels are the perfect gift. They are delicious and they look beautiful.


mahtab Khani
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I love the way these caramels are packaged. They are so beautiful.


Sameer ali King
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These caramels are the perfect size. They are not too big and not too small.


Sad Status
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I made these caramels for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them.


hyperdallover67
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These caramels are so easy to make. I can't believe how well they turned out.


Samantha Easton
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I love the way these caramels look. They are so elegant.


ARJU KHAN
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These caramels are so beautiful. They are perfect for a special occasion.


Valerie Cheruto
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I made these caramels for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best caramels he had ever eaten.


Jalaladdin Shukurov
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These caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I highly recommend them.


Sean Smith
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I love the way these caramels melt in my mouth. They are so smooth and creamy.


BIHARI Mandal BIHARI Mandal
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These caramels are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They are the perfect sweet treat.


Molefe Mokoena
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I have made these caramels several times and they always turn out perfectly. They are a favorite of my family and friends.


Berandra Air
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These caramels are the perfect gift. They are delicious and they look beautiful. I highly recommend them.


Charlie Bowes
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I love how easy these caramels are to make. I don't have a lot of experience in the kitchen, but I was able to make these caramels without any problems.


Khushtyar Khan
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These caramels are so rich and decadent. They are perfect for a special occasion. I highly recommend them.


Don Richardson
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I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are the perfect sweet and salty treat.


Md Rishad
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These caramels are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the combination of the pecans and the caramel. I will definitely be making these again.