Soft Caramel Candy

Soft Caramel Candy

(makes 6-8 dozen)

Ingredients:

*2 cups dark brown sugar

*1/2  cup light corn syrup

*3 tablespoons butter 

*1 1/2 cups heavy cream

*2 teaspoons vanilla extract

*1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

~In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups  heavy cream, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and1/2 teaspoon salt.

~Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the butter melts.

~Once the butter has melted, do not stir, cook until temperature reaches 240-245 degrees (15-12 minutes).

~Once in a while, brush the sides down with a pastry brush dipped in water.  This helps prevent crystals from forming.

~Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.  

~Cool for 15-20 minutes (temperature should be around 180-175)

~Pour caramel onto a large piece of parchment paper.

~As it cools, form it into a long rope (you'll have to do this several times).

~Once it s cooled and stops spreading, cut into bitesize pieces.  

~Wrap in waxed paper and store into a cool dry place.

**If you want to use this for dipping apples, or marshmallows, cookies, etc have the temperature cool down to 190 before dipping.