Caramel

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a square pan and set aside.
2. 2
   Melt butter in medium sized pan.
3. 3
   (I usually melt mine in the microwave and then add it to the pan to reduce the chance of burning).
4. 4
   Add sugar and dash of salt.
5. 5
   Stir well.
6. 6
   Stir in corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk.
7. 7
   Stir constantly.
8. 8
   Cook over medium heat to 245 degrees or firm-ball stage (12 - 15 minutes).
9. 9
   You can test candy by dropping a spoonful into ice water and then attempting to roll it into a firm-ball with your fingers.
10. 10
    If it goes flat, it's not done.
11. 11
    Wait until the candy actually can form a nice round ball.
12. 12
    Remove from heat.
13. 13
    Stir in vanilla.
14. 14
    Pour into buttered pan.
15. 15
    Set aside to cool.