Aunt Elizabeth's Caramels |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 96 |
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This recipe was handed down from my mother-in-law, Alice. Passive working time is an estimate of cooling time. Preparation time is estimate of active cooking time. Ingredients:
1 cup white sugar |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 cup roger's syrup (or substitute 2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup white karo syrup) |
1/2 lb margarine or 1/2 lb butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup heavy cream |
3/4 cup pecan pieces |
Directions:
1. Butter a 9 x 13-inch pan.
2. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT CREAM in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. As soon as mixture starts to boil, add the cream.
4. Stir occasionally until a good firm soft ball.
5. Pour into buttered pan.
6. Cool. Cut into bite-sized squares.
7. You can wrap individually or dip in chocolate.
8. For variety, you can omit pecans, add walnuts, or 2 tablespoons cocoa.
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