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agnes' caramel candy

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Recipe by
Melissa Snow
Hillsboro, OR

This recipe was given to my mom by the lady who worked for my grandpa's family when he was growing up. It's the best caramel candy in the world in my opinion.

(1 rating)
yield 48 piece(s)
prep time 4 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For agnes' caramel candy

  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 c
    whipping cream
  • 3/4 c
    dark corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make agnes' caramel candy

  • 1
    Melt 2 Tbsp of butter. Brush an 8x8 glass dish with a little bit of the melted butter.
  • 2
    Place a piece of parchment paper across the dish leaving a piece hanging over each side. Brush the paper with the melted butter.
  • 3
    Place another piece of parchment paper across the bottom in the opposite direction. Brush with melted butter.
  • 4
    Bring sugar, 1 cup whipping cream, dark corn syrup, and the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter to a boil.
  • 5
    Once the mixture starts to boil, whisk constantly and add the remaining 1 cup of whipping cream. Continue stirring until the mixture is completely combined.
  • 6
    Then, occasionally stir while waiting for the caramel to reach 245 to 250 degrees F. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
  • 7
    Remove from heat. Add the vanilla extract stirring quickly. Then immediately pour into the well-greased pan to cool completely.
  • 8
    When completely cool, flip the caramel onto a cutting surface.
  • 9
    Score the caramels and cut them to the desired size.

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