Nut Caramels
Nut Caramels are rich, chewy confections blending sweet caramel with crunchy nuts, perfect for sharing or gifting. Their deep caramel flavor complemented by the crunch of black walnuts, English walnuts, or pecans makes them a delightful treat for any occasion or sweet tooth enthusiast.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Blend sugar, corn syrup, and salt with a wooden spoon.
- Boil the mixture for at least 10 minutes, stirring well.
- Add margarine (butter).
- Slowly stir in evaporated milk and continue stirring.
- Cook at medium heat, being careful as it may bubble and pop; remove from heat if necessary until all milk is added.
- Stir constantly and cook until a firm ball forms in cold water, at 245°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture for a couple of minutes.
- Add chopped nuts.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Cool completely.
- Cut into squares.
- Wrap each piece individually.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
647
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).