2. Continue to cook the caramel, stirring constantly so that the bottom does not scorch. Cook it until the thermometer reads 244, and the caramel is a beautiful dark golden brown. This will likely take at least 15 minutes and perhaps more, depending on your stove and pan.
How to Make Caramels
By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com
Add the Milk and Continue to Cook
(c) 2008 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
1. Once the sugar syrup reaches 250 degrees, add the softened butter chunks and the warm milk-cream mixture. The temperature should go down about 30 degrees.
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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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