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Chewy Caramel

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"Rich, chewy caramel to individually wrap or use in candy making."
Chewy Caramel Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 151 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 1 pound

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 pound light brown sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Cook for 2 minutes at that temperature. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  2. Meanwhile, butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. When the caramel is ready, pour into the buttered pan. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Remove from the pan and cut into squares using scissors. Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by JLeigh 
This recipe is excellent and easy to make. The caramel is rich, buttery and just plain... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by sally solomon 
I added the vanilla between steps 1 and 2, since it wasn't specified in the directions. Tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Sinopa2 
I love this recipe! Only thing is, I've never understood the temperature given on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by Mary G 
This caramel was PERFECT for making filled chocolates! I only used approx. 2/3 cup of corn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Sandy 
This recipe IS WONDERFUL !! I cooked it to firm ball stage about 248 ( about 20 min). It is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by campagnes 
I just wasn't impressed with this recipe. You may appreciate this recipe if you like softer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2006 by mimailman 
YUM, I added the vanilla along with the other ingredients while bringing to boil came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by LECHAT99 
This recipe rocks !! The first time I made it the carmel did'nt hold it's shape but was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by missybryan 
Delicious! This recipe is a big hit with friends and family. It is a no-fail recipe. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by KRISTY H 
The taste of this recipe is awesome! One fault that I had, I forgot to put the vanilla. It... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chewy Caramel

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 173

  • Total Fat: 6.8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 104mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g

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