Best 6 Butterscotch Hard Candywerthers Candy Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic journey with our delectable butterscotch hard candy recipes, reminiscent of the classic Werther's Original. These delectable treats, crafted with simple ingredients and a touch of sentimental charm, will transport you back to cherished memories. Embark on a culinary adventure with three variations: the classic butterscotch hard candy, an enticing chocolate-infused version, and a delightful sugar-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Each recipe provides detailed instructions, ensuring every sweet creation turns out perfectly. Gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a sugary expedition to create these timeless treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HARD BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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Good 'old-fasioned' hard candy. Prep/cook time is and est. - it can vary with the day due to weather.

Provided by pastrytiff

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put sugar, corn syrup, water and salt into saucepan.
  • Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat and cook until thermometer registers 250 degrees F, firm ball stage.
  • Add butter; cook with occasional stirring until thermometer registers 300 degrees F (brittle stage).
  • Remove from stove.
  • Add vanilla extract.
  • Pour into buttered shallow pan, making a layer 1/4 inch deep.
  • While warm, crease into squares with a blunt knife.
  • When cold, break into pieces.

BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY RECIPE



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These butterscotch hard candies are crunchy-creamy and deeply flavorful. If you think you don't like butterscotch candy, this recipe might just make you change your mind! CAUTION: hard to stop eating. Enjoy responsibly! NOTE: All ingredients are by weight. I'll give you approximate cup measurements, but please buy a kitchen scale. You'll be glad you did.

Provided by Jenni Field

Categories     Candy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 oz (1 1/4 sticks or 10 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
4 oz (about 1/2 cup) granulated sugar
4 oz (about 1/2 cup, packed) dark brown sugar
1 oz (about 4 teaspoons) light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (I used Mortons. If you use Diamond, you may need a touch more)
4 oz (1/2 cup) heavy cream

Steps:

  • Butter an 8" square metal pan with straight sides. Line with nonstick foil, pressing it down to smooth it out against the pan as much as you can. Put the pan on a cooling rack convenient to the stove.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and put in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, stir in the two sugars, corn syrup, and kosher salt. Stir well until mixture comes to a boil. Alternately stir with either a wooden spoon or a high heat spatula and swirl the pan to keep the mixture moving. SEE NOTES
  • Either clip a candy thermometer onto the side of your pan or keep checking the temperature with an instant read thermometer. When the candy reaches 250F, add the heavy cream. The mixture will sputter some, so add it carefully and then stir it in well.
  • Continue cooking the candy, stirring and swirling almost constantly until it reaches 295-297F.
  • Carefully pour the candy into the prepared pan. You can use your spatula to gently help the last bit of the candy pour out, but don't scrape to clean the pot out.
  • Allow the candy to cool for about 10 minutes. (If you use a smaller pan, it will take a few minutes longer. You want the candy to be pliable but still be able to hold its shape.
  • Use the foil to ease the candy out of the pan and put it on a cutting board, foil and all.
  • Peel the foil back from the sides of the candy and, using a pizza wheel, score the candy into 64 pieces in an 8 x 8 grid. You can run the wheel over your lines a few times. Try to make the score marks fairly deep--about halfway through the candy. A little butter will leak out in the score marks, but worry not. It will reabsorb once the candy has cooled completely and cured.
  • Move the scored slab of candy back onto the cooling rack.
  • Let the candy cool for about an hour or so until completely firm. Allow the candy to sit in a dry spot where nobody will bother it for several hours or overnight. Then break the candy into pieces along the score lines. It will be easy to break.
  • Store candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/32, Sodium 37 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY(WERTHERS CANDY)



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Found this recipe in a local cookbook. Love butterscotch hard candy so of course had to try it. It is really good!! give it a try! As you can see from my picture. I scored it too soon, so when I broke it it didn't follow the score lines. but still tastes great! these taste just like Werthers candy!!

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c water
1/2 c lite corn syrup
1 c butter, softenen and cubed
1/4 c honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rum extract

Steps:

  • 1. butter a 15x10x1 pan. In heavy pan combine sugar, water and corn syrup. cover and bring to boil over med heat. remove lid and cook uncovered until candy thermometer reaches 270 degrees (soft crack)
  • 2. Add butter, honey, salt and extract. Stir constantly until you reach 300 degrees. (hard crack) remove from heat.pour into prepared pan without scraping.Do not spread either. cool for about 5 minutes or until candy is almost set. score into 1 inch squares. cool completely. break. Store in airtight container.

BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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My kids didn't think it possible to make butterscotch candies. This proved them wrong!

Provided by Susan White

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 10x15 inch baking pan (with sides).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, white sugar, water, vinegar and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove lid and heat, without stirring, to 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard but pliable threads. Pour in vanilla, but do not stir. Remove from heat and pour into prepared pan. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and allowing candy to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY



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I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! -Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Cube remaining butter and set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage). Add the honey, salt and remaining butter; stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in the rum extract. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; do not spread. Cool until the candy is almost set, 1-2 minutes. Score into 1-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY



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Every body loves See's butterscotch suckers or Werther's hard candies. I went on a search for a great butterscotch candy. I hope I have picked the best one out there. Enjoy!

Provided by Shepardess

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Try to make this candy on a dry [not humid] day.
  • Place sugar in a saucepan; add cream and water, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Wipe down the sides of the pan with a wet cloth. Add a pinch of cream of tartar, place over medium heat and boil the mixture very slowly until it reaches the soft-ball stage - 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Add the butter and boil the mixture until it reaches the soft-crack stage - 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer. DO NOT STIR AFTER THE MIXTURE HAS COME TO A BOIL!
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Pour mixture into a deep, buttered 7-inch square pan. When the butterscotch is nearly cold, use the point of a buttered or oiled knife to mark it into bars or squares. When the butterscotch is quite cold and set. Break it up, wrap each piece in wax paper, and keep the candy in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 15.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the candy from scorching.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This is essential for getting the candy to the right temperature.
  • Be patient: Making hard candy takes time. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a sticky mess.
  • Have fun! Making hard candy is a great way to be creative and make a delicious treat.

Conclusion:

Werther's Original butterscotch hard candy is a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious batch of this classic candy at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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