BUTTER RUM CARAMELS

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Yield Makes 64 (1-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil for greasing
2 cups packed light brown sugar (14 oz)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark rum
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Special Equipment
parchment paper; a candy or deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and oil parchment.
  • Bring brown sugar, cream, butter, salt, and 1/4 cup rum to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until butter is melted, then boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 248°F (firm-ball stage), about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and remaining teaspoon rum. Pour into baking pan and cool completely until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Invert caramel onto a cutting board, then discard parchment and turn caramel glossy side up. Cut into 1-inch squares.

md Asibur Hossain
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I had a hard time getting the caramels to wrap. I think I may have undercooked them.


Salon Kumal
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These caramels are a bit too sticky for my taste. I would recommend using less corn syrup next time.


Jahangir Ahmad
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I made these caramels for a gift and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nkem Obichigha
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These caramels are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Kara Fuller
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I love the flavor of these caramels. The rum really comes through.


Apo Harun Elomda
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These caramels are perfect! They're so soft and chewy.


stri striPlay
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I had a hard time getting the caramels to wrap. I think I may have undercooked them.


Dj Thornton
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These caramels are a bit too sticky for my taste. I would recommend using less corn syrup next time.


Kadunga Musa
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I made these caramels for a gift and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Axmyo
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These caramels are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Mulenga Mutale
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I love the flavor of these caramels. The rum really comes through.


MD surjamal islam
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These caramels are perfect! They're so soft and chewy.


Jordan Barillas
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I had a hard time getting the caramels to set. I think I may have overcooked them.


Abdul Haq
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These caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


asim Tamang
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I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent.


Zziwa Muhammad
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These caramels are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.