Caramel

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Caramel
"I used this caramel for all the other treats needing caramel. Turtles, caramel and chocolate covered pretzels, etc."

submitted by: Tenise Wertman
serves: 4 pounds

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 1/3 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups light corn syrup
1 1/3 cups butter or margarine

Directions:

  1. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
  2. Combine all ingredients in large heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, to between soft ball and firm ball stage (approximately 250 degrees / 120 C).
  3. Pour into prepared pan and set aside to cool at room temperature.
  4. Remove candy from pan and peel away waxed paper or foil and cut into squares. Wrap pieces individually in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  5. Makes about 4 pounds.