brown sugar butterscotch

20 Pinches
West Valley City, UT
Updated on Feb 21, 2014

This is really yummy, I used to make it for Christmas all the time but haven't in recent years. One drawback is that the finished candy becomes sticky if it isn't kept refrigerated and then eaten as soon as possible, so I don't recommend for small children.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield makes 64 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

How To Make brown sugar butterscotch

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan; mix well.
  • Step 2
    Place over medium heat and cook to 300 (hard crack stage). Stir occasionally to prevent scortching.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute.
  • Step 4
    Pour into well-buttered 8" square pan. When partly cooled, mark in squares with a knife.
  • Step 5
    While still warm and slightly pliable, turn out onto buttered foil.
  • Step 6
    When hardened, tap with wooden spoon to break into marked squares.

Discover More

Category: Candies
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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