Recipe Wednesday Celia Breslin grandma's caramel
I am thrilled to host fellow Black Hills Wolves Author Celia Breslin and one of my favorite things caramel YUMMY This is my grandmother’s recipe for the best caramels on the planet. They make a great holiday treat (or present), but really, they’re sooooo good that you’ll want to make them year round. The Best Ever Caramel Candy, aka Grandma Eddie's Caramels 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 cups white sugar 2 cups white Karo Syrup 1 stick of butter (1/4 lb.) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix together the first three ingredients (milk, sugar, syrup) in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a large heavy kettle, pour in the mixture and bring to a boil. Stir continuously while mixture boils until it reaches the temperature of 245 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer (can take up to 25 minutes). Note: If mixture overcooks, candy gets too hard. Once the 245-degree temperature is reached, remove kettle from stove. Stir in 1...