Pecan Caramels Recipe

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"Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a family favorite and we always get requests for gifts of these chewy caramels." Darrell Brown, Lincoln, Nebraska

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Pecan Caramels Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 40 min. + standing
  • Yield: 117 Servings
30 40 70

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 2 pounds chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter and set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, 1 cup cream and the remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the remaining cream. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage).
  • Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends. Yield: 4-1/4 pounds.

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 107 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 19 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Pecan Caramels in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p62

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Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by cookingjenna

I have made several batches of these already, but I don't use nuts in them. The most common reaction I get is "Wow, I can't believe how good these are!" Everyone from my 7 year old cousin to my picky father loves them. They are definitely worth the effort, and a batch of them makes plenty to share!


Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by mitzybob

I make ALOT of candy and ccookies at christmas and so I tried this and have sence been told that these will be expected every year he he. my family and friends raved over them its a keeper. after you pour out the carmel set the pan down and with a sil.scraper mix up whats left in the pan and put on a plate and let cool ,,it gets hard and tast just like worthers hard candy .just thought I would share that .thanks TOH ,,I just love this mag,

mitzy johnston ,addy wa.


Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2009 by pawliepaws

These were a hit at Christmas!


Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by tgsmith

So delicious, and easy to make...definitely a "keeper"!


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by tritchie44

These are so easy to make and they taste wonderful! It's a recipe I'll be using every Christmas! Thanks for sharing.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by ko44

Loved these. Worth the time. Only problem is I can't eat just one. They would make a great gift item.

 
 
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