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Island Sea Turtles

By: Real Butter  
"A twist on the classic turtle, this addictive candy brings together macadamia nuts and bittersweet chocolate with a buttery coconut caramel. Topped with a sprinkling of sea salt, it's the perfect blend of sweet and savory."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry roasted and salted macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • Sea salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place macadamia nuts in 36 clusters of 4 to 7 nuts each, 2 inches apart; set aside.
  2. Toast coconut in oven for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Pulse in food processor or chop into shorter strands.
  3. Butter the inside of a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil, stirring frequently until mixture reaches 244 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat, stir in vanilla and coconut. Cool slightly; spoon a tablespoon of coconut caramel over each nut cluster; cool completely.
  5. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave 30 seconds on high, stir and continue to microwave in 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring after each. Chocolate should be smooth, but not warm. Dip tops of caramel-nut clusters in chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt. Place in refrigerator to set chocolate.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, separating layers with wax paper for up to 1 week.

Footnotes

  • Tip: To prevent the formation of sugar crystals in the caramel, wash down the sides of pan using a pastry brush dipped in water.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 215 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by sassyvegasmom 
This was the easiest caramel recipe. I used it to make carameled apples. I didn't use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by Pear 
Its so CUTE!!! I'm sure that i would have a bite of it if i could...... For the recipe, i wish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Kristine Sue 
Very good, carmel stays soft and chewy. I used chocolate chips because I didn't have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by PrincessJenna 
Very clever and very yummy. This was my first attempt at candy making and I'm pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by CEDARSHAKE 
If I had to make these over again I would make some minor adjustments. 4-5 nuts in a cluster... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by bkwilson5 
These are very yummy and a great spin on turtles. A couple of suggestions.....remove from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by JLM03 
These taste great! The only tricky part is assembling the turtles early enough that the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by cashoda 
Carmel lacked flavor MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by Bethany 
Caramel too sticky and didn't come off my candy wrappers. It was delicious though! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by MookiePie 
These are a keeper. Don't cut yourself short by not using the sea salt and coconut. I'm... MORE

 
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