Old-fashioned caramel
Description
Old-fashioned caramel made with cream and corn syrup is a simple yet extremely delicious treat. These homemade sweets require constant attention during cooking, but having this dessert on the table will surely delight both your family and your friends.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with lightly greased aluminum foil. Set aside.
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Step 2
2. Mix sugar and 2 cups (0.5 liters) of cream in a large saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then cover briefly with a lid to melt any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Step 3
3. Add corn syrup and cook over heat until it reaches the soft jelly stage (240°F / 115°C), or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a ball that flattens as soon as it is removed from the water.
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Step 4
4. Add another 2 cups of cream; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches the soft jelly stage again. Add the remaining 2 cups of cream; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture once again reaches the soft jelly stage. (Each stage takes about 20–25 minutes, but it can easily burn, so do not stop stirring.)
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Step 5
5. Remove from heat, add vanilla and nuts. Pour onto a prepared baking sheet. Cool completely. Invert the baking sheet; remove the foil and cut into pieces about 2.5 cm in size.
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Step 6
6. Wrap each one in wax paper or plastic wrap. Store in a covered container at room temperature.