Friday, October 26, 2007

by popular demand...

It is funny to be famous for a recipe that isn't even mine! My sister-in-law, Valerie, gave me this recipe years ago and I fell in love. That, of course, means I make it any chance I get so many people have been able to enjoy it's delightfully sweet and creamy taste! Now you can all make it too- and you'll die when you see how easy it is!

One Can Caramels

3/4 lb. real butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can light Karo syrup
1 can granulated sugar
1 can light brown sugar (packed)

(Yes, you literally use the milk can to measure all the other ingredients! The only dishes are the pot and the spatula! That is my kind of recipe!)

Mix all the ingredients in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil.

For ice-cream sauce or fondue- boil 5-10 minutes (the longer you boil, the thicker/harder it will get.) You can reheat the sauce on the stove, in a fondue pot or in the microwave!

For actual caramels- boil approximately 25 minutes, until the color of a brown paper bag (soft ball stage). Pour into a cookie sheet (with a rim!!). Let cool. Cut into pieces and wrap in waxed paper.

ENJOY!!

15 Comments:

Blogger Jill said...

Thanks Jenn! I don't know how it's possible that I don't have this recipe, and yet I don't.

October 26, 2007 4:25 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Jenn! I was reading Jill's blog and saw something about a caramel recipe, so of course I jumped. LOVE CARAMEL! Thank you for the recipe. I will be happily making some tomorrow.

October 26, 2007 8:02 PM  
Blogger Kim Sue said...

randomly jumping from blog to blog and came across yours - so excited about this simple carmel recipe. I am having a party at my house tomorrow and need another sweet...PERFECT! Enjoyed reading through some of your posts.

October 26, 2007 8:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!

October 26, 2007 9:47 PM  
Blogger michelle said...

SO GOOD! Can't wait to make some of my own...

October 26, 2007 10:31 PM  
Blogger carlo said...

yay yay yay!!!!!!!! i am thrilled you posted this. thanks for sharing...YUMMY!

October 27, 2007 11:37 AM  
Blogger amy gretchen said...

I'm so glad you shared. I love caramels and homemade is the best.

October 27, 2007 10:03 PM  
Blogger Micah said...

I love this recipe, but anytime I imitate your recipes you've always changed something so it isn't as good. Tell me honestly... have you changed anything about Val's recipe?

October 28, 2007 6:11 PM  
Blogger melanie said...

YUM! Perfect for all the apples we are getting right now! Thanks for sharing.

October 28, 2007 11:07 PM  
Blogger Elizabeth said...

Best. Caramels. Ever.

October 29, 2007 6:52 AM  
Blogger georgia-mom said...

I thought for years and years there was nothing more divine than homemade divinity, but then I had these. Utter Heaven.

October 29, 2007 10:13 PM  
Blogger Bond Girl 007 said...

seriously this sounds soooo complex to me...

October 30, 2007 1:50 AM  
Blogger Amie said...

Thanks Jenn. I have heard about this stuff. I have tried out two recipes this fall but haven't found a favorite yet. I will give this one a try. THanks.

November 01, 2007 9:51 AM  
Blogger Coming soon.... said...

Hey! This is Heather (Angela's friend). I found your blog through Angela's and I wanted to put your link on my page to keep up with your cute family! I miss seeing your kids! Hope everything is going great with you guys!

Heather
http://the--hessfamily.blogspot.com

November 01, 2007 4:43 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

i can't wait to try this!

November 05, 2007 11:27 AM  

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