"This recipe came from the book Chocolate Obsession: Confection and Treats to Create and Savor By Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage Photographs by Maren Cauruso. It was used for a Spice House/Slow Food lecture on Salt and Pepper at Kendall College on March 8, 2008...."
INGREDIENTS
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Flavorless oil for the pan
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1 1/2 Cups (10.5 ounces) granulated cane sugar
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1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1 Cup (8 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream
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2 Tablespoons (1 1/3 ounces by weight) light corn syrup
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1 Tablespoons (1/2 ounce) unsalted butter with 82% butterfat, chilled
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1/2 teaspoon, plus enough to sprinkle on finished caramels, fine-grain fleur de sel sea salt
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tempered 61% - 70% dark chocolate for dipping