TOASTED ALMOND CARAMELS

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Preparing these caramels never fails to put me in the holiday spirit. Later, when I'm passing them around, that cheerful feeling becomes contagious. -Mae Ondracek, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square dish with foil; butter the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt 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; slowly stir in cream. Return to the heat; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and almonds. , Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Cool completely. Using foil, lift caramel out of pan. Discard foil; cut caramel into squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper or foil; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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These caramels are delicious! The toasted almonds add a nice crunch and the caramel is perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Anelisa Mtshali
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I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for myself. They're always a hit!


Betila Chah
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These caramels are amazing! I made them for a party last weekend and everyone loved them. They're the perfect party food.


Eljay Jones
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I've made these caramels several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


x1 krizuu
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These caramels are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the toasted almonds.


MD AINUL ISLAM
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I made these caramels last night and they were a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Melody love
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These caramels are delicious! The toasted almonds add a nice crunch and the caramel is perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


Shajalal Miya
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I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for myself. They're always a hit!


Evalyna Macias
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These caramels are so delicious! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the toasted almonds add a lovely crunch. I made them for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again soon!