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Elda Peck's Soft Buttery Caramels
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Elda Peck's Soft Buttery Caramels

1 h 15 minServes 36Nutri-Score E€€
from @meaningfuleats1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

36 people
  • granulated sugarPantry400 g
  • brown sugar (packed)Pantry220 g
  • light corn syrupPantry240 ml
  • evaporated milkDairy340 ml
  • butter (cut into pieces)Dairy115 g
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • flaky sea salt (for sprinkling, optional)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

64kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
3 g
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Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the pan

    • Line a baking dish with parchment paper and butter it lightly.
    • Have the evaporated milk, butter and vanilla ready next to the stove.
    Step 1

  2. Melt the sugars

    • Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan.
    • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
    Step 2

  3. Add the evaporated milk

    • Slowly pour in the evaporated milk while stirring constantly so the mixture doesn't stop boiling.
    • Attach a candy thermometer to the pan.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the caramel to temperature

    • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the caramel reaches 118 °C (soft ball stage).
    • Keep an eye on the mixture so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the caramel

    • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and salt until smooth.
    Step 5

  6. Set the caramel

    • Pour the caramel into the prepared dish and spread it evenly.
    • Let it cool completely at room temperature until firm.
    Step 6

  7. Cut and wrap

    • Cut off one row at a time, then cut into individual squares.
    • Sprinkle with flaky salt if you like and wrap each caramel individually in wax paper.
    Step 7
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