To begin, assemble your ingredients. You will need:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, cut into small cubes
How to Make Caramels
By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com
These soft caramels have a creamy, chewy texture that melts in your mouth and never sticks to your teeth. For an easily printable reference page, please see the Soft Caramels recipe.
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- Assemble Your Ingredients
- Heat the Milk and Cream
- Make the Sugar Syrup
- Wash Down the Sides of the Pan
- Bring the Candy to 250 Degrees
- Add the Milk and Continue to Cook
- Pour the Caramel Into the Pan
- Cut the Caramel Into Squares
- Wrap the Caramels
- Your Caramels Are Finished
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