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Soft Caramels

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady, November/December 2010



List of Ingredients



• 3 cups sugar
  
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  
• 1½ cups light corn syrup
  
• 1 cup butter
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
   
   
2. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Cook until mixture reaches 248° F on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate until set, 2 to 4 hours.
   
   
3. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Wrap caramels in waxed paper. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
   
   Makes about 115 pieces.