Caramels
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 1/3 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups light corn syrup
1 1/3 cups butter or margarine
- Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with
lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in large heavy
saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, to between soft ball and
firm ball stage (approximately 250*F / 120*C).
- Pour into prepared pan and set aside to
cool at room temperature.
- Remove candy from pan and peel away waxed
paper or foil and cut into squares. Wrap pieces individually
in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
Makes about 4 pounds.
Variation:
Layer toasted chopped nuts on bottom of pan and pour caramel
mixture over.