SOFT CARAMELS
These caramels are so good that we gave them away as Christmas gifts each year for about 5 years in a row and have been harassed ever since for not taking the time to make them as often. This recipe came from a very old Ball (as in Ball Canning Jars and Lids) cookbook my mom had, but I have added MANY tips to help you be successful right out of the gates. Very rich and yummy.
Provided by BitbeStitch
Categories Candy
Time 3h
Yield 3 large cookie sheets full
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat sugar, syrup, & salt to boil in a VERY large stew pot (non-stick pot with no flaking is best). Please note that if you plan on doubling this recipe, you need to use a commercial size stew pot because the ingredients double in size as the temperature rises. Add cream VERY slowly. Cook stirring almost constantly to 239°F (or until you get just to the point where a little drizzle of cooled caramel gently rubbed between 2 fingers forms into a ball). This takes approximately 3-5 hours. Let cool a few minutes to help prevent sticking to the cookie sheets. Add nuts now if desired. Pour onto 3-4 buttered cookie sheets (cookie sheets should be buttered lightly so as not to end up with greasy caramels). Once cooled completely, flip cookie sheets over to release sheets of caramel (you may have to use a metal spatula to pull the sheet of caramel out of the cookie sheet). Use pizza cutter (if you have cooked them perfectly) or scissors (if you have slightly overcooked them to a stick-to-your-teeth texture) to cut into bite-size pieces. Each piece can now be dipped in chocolate or wrapped "as is" in small squares of wax paper (or candy wrappers).
- Note: This recipe also works great for caramel sauce -- just don't quite heat it to 239°F Hard toffee candies can be made if you heat it above 239°F Therefore, even if you mess up on your attempts to make SOFT caramels, you have SOMETHING left over for your efforts.
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Kamogelo Motale
[email protected]These caramels are amazing! They are so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Johana & Eddy Lascano- Rodriguez
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These caramels are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Way out Solomon
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tanka Oli
[email protected]I made these caramels for my family and they loved them! They are so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
MAHI hakaishian
[email protected]These caramels are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they are soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Yurii Laskevych
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramels, but these were really good! They are not too sweet and they have a great texture. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who loves caramels.
MD Fahim Sikder
[email protected]These caramels are the best I've ever had! They are so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Bishajit Sd
[email protected]I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
Your baba's Wife • 43years ago
[email protected]These caramels are amazing! They are so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Zeydrin Temenos
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These caramels are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making these again and again.
MD Lavlu Rahman
[email protected]These caramels are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Roy Tonmoy
[email protected]I made these caramels for my family and they loved them! They are so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Vidath Mansith
[email protected]These caramels are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they are soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Donna Ramirez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramels, but these were really good! They are not too sweet and they have a great texture. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who loves caramels.
Mahi Srma
[email protected]These caramels are the best I've ever had! They are so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Su Bam Thapa
[email protected]I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
George Goode
[email protected]These caramels are so delicious and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They are soft and chewy, with a rich caramel flavor. I will definitely be making these again.