Creamy Pecan Caramels Recipe

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Creamy Pecan Caramels
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Combine sugar, syrup, butter, and whipping cream in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan. Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches firm ball stage (244°).
  2. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and pecans, mixing well. Working rapidly, spread mixture in a buttered 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan. Cool completely before cutting into 1- inch squares. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 921.88 Kcal (3860 kJ)
Calories from fat 656.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 72.95g 112%
Cholesterol 41.6mg 14%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 374.17mg 8%
Total Carbs 71.33g 24%
Sugars 62.56g 250%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 8.23g 16%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 86.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 539.47 Kcal (2259 kJ)
Calories from fat 384.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.69g 112%
Cholesterol 24.35mg 14%
Sodium 16.97mg 1%
Potassium 218.96mg 8%
Total Carbs 41.74g 24%
Sugars 36.61g 250%
Dietary Fiber 4.15g 28%
Protein 4.82g 16%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 14%
Calcium 50.5mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.7
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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