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Creamy Orange Caramels Recipe

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Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a splash of orange extract for fun. This year I just might try buttered rum extract. —Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon

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Creamy Orange Caramels Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.+ standing

Yield: 80 Servings

10 30 40

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line an 11-in. x 7-in. dish with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently, without stirring, for 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244°(firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Immediately pour into prepared dish (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm.
Using foil, lift out candy; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. x 3/4-in. pieces. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends. Yield: about 2-1/2 pounds (80 pieces).

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Originally published as Creamy Orange Caramels in Taste of Home December/January 2013, p100

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2012 by Maureen16

These were fabulous!! Soft and creamy, not one bit grainy. I used a little more orange extract than called for, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I dipped some of the caramels in chocolate. My guests loved them. I will surely be making these again!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by lkb004

The best caramels ever!!! Soft and chewy and absolutely delicious!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by lkb004

Never made caramels before and don't think I will ever try another recipe...this is the best! They were a big hit and make the perfect gift! Delicious!!!!