Old Fashioned Caramel Candy Recipe
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Old Fashioned Caramel Candy Recipe
Description
The Old Fashioned Caramel Candy Recipe starts by combining milk and sugar heated to a rolling boil and then simmered over medium heat. The reduction process drives off excess liquid and concentrates the sugars, resulting in a luscious caramel that thickens and darkens as it cooks. Frequent stirring prevents burning and ensures even cooking. Once the mixture reaches the desired color and thickness, it is quickly poured onto buttered parchment to cool and firm up. After about ten minutes when cool enough to handle, the caramel is cut into pieces and stored, often wrapped in buttered paper to prevent sticking.
The candy is characterized by a smooth yet firm texture and creamy, sweet flavor from the milk and sugar base. Using milk with enough fat is crucial to achieve the traditional caramel consistency. Variations can include adding brown sugar or other flavor extracts during cooking for subtle differences. It's a classic confection that can be enjoyed on its own or gifted.
Using a large skillet speeds the reduction process, allowing the caramel to form in about 30 to 40 minutes. Care is necessary as the caramel is extremely hot during cooking. Instead of rolling into balls, spreading and cutting the caramel is simpler and less time-consuming. Wrapping individual pieces helps maintain freshness and prevents sticking during storage.
Ingredients
For the Candy
- 2½ cup milk
- 2¼ cup sugar
For the cooling
- 1 heet parchment paper
- butter
Instructions
- Pour milk and sugar into a pan and heat up.
- Mix while the milk and sugar are heating up over medium to high heat.
- Bring to a rolling boil and take back to medium heat.
- Stir occasionally while the milk and sugar get reduced.
- At the last stage, the milk and sugar will get frothy and thick. Just keep on stirring over a medium heat setting while the ingredients are getting thick and darker in color.
- Reduce and stir cook until you are satisfied with the color of your caramel.
- Take from the heat and quickly pour liquid caramel over a buttered parchment paper. You need to be fast because caramel thicks quickly.
- Swiftly spread out the caramel as good as possible and leave it to cool for about 10 minutes.
- When the caramel can be touched without you getting burned, you can go ahead and cut the caramel into a desired size and shape.
- Either wrap your caramel individually in butter paper or store them in a tin box lined with parchment paper.
Notes
- Use whole milk with adequate fat content to ensure the caramel sets properly and has the right texture.
- Cooking in a large skillet speeds up the reduction, shortening cooking time to about 30–40 minutes.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of regular sugar for a deeper flavor, and additional extracts can be added for variation.
- Be cautious when handling hot caramel; its temperature can cause severe burns.
- Spreading and cutting caramel into pieces is more time-efficient than rolling into balls, and wrapping pieces in buttered paper prevents sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50candy
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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