Earl Grey Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   Heat whipping cream and tea leaves in small saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface.
2. 2
   (Do not boil.)
3. 3
   Turn off heat; let stand 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil; butter foil.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Pour cream mixture through fine mesh strainer into 4-quart saucepan.
7. 7
   Add sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and corn syrup.
8. 8
   Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 12-15 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil.
9. 9
   Continue cooking, without stirring, 15 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 242 degrees F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a firm ball.
10. 10
    Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
11. 11
    Pour into prepared pan.
12. 12
    Cool completely.