Pecan Caramels

Name: Pecan Caramels
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with butter. Set aside.
2

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until smooth and blended, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk and remaining cream. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), about 25 minutes.
3

Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper.