CAPPUCCINO CARAMELS
Enjoy the taste of a cup of cappuccino in a rich homemade caramel.
Preparation time: 25 min Cooking time: 51 min
Yield: 64 candies
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts3 cups firmly packed brown
sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon ground espresso powder
or instant coffee granules1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter2 cups LAND
O LAKES⢠Half & Half1 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla
Line 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges of
pan. Butter foil. Sprinkle pecans over bottom of pan. Set aside.
Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and espresso powder in small bowl. Melt
butter in 4 quart saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar mixture, half
& half and corn syrup. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring
constantly, until mixture comes to a boil (6 to 8 minutes).
Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until
candy thermometer registers 242°F. or small amount of mixture
dropped into ice water forms a firm ball (40 to 45 minutes). Remove from
heat; stir in vanilla. Carefully pour over pecans in prepared pan. Cool
completely.
Remove caramels from pan, using foil. Cut into 1-inch square pieces with
buttered knife. Individually wrap pieces in waxed paper or plastic food
wrap. Store in refrigerator.
==Recipe Tip
To make cleaning of candy making utensils easy, place them in the
saucepan used to make caramels and fill with hot water. Bring the water
to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until hardened candy is
dissolved. Wash the saucepan and utensils in hot soapy water.
Ingredient Substitution Index
Nutrition Facts (1 candy): Calories: 100, Fat: 4.5g,
Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 35mg, Carbohydrates: 15g, Dietary
Fiber: 0g, Protein: 0g
13574 © 2006 Land O*Lakes, Inc.
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