Pecan Caramels

By KodiakDavis

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Note: Recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.