SOFT RUM CARAMELS

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I adapted a family recipe to come up with these melt-in-your-mouth caramels. My husband and daughter eagerly volunteer to eat any scraps from the pan! -Kelly-Ann Gibbons, Prince George, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons rum extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a small bowl, cream remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cream until smooth; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage). Gradually add cream mixture. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 242°. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. , Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Cool completely. Invert pan onto cutting board; remove foil. Cut candy into squares. Wrap individually in cellophane, waxed paper or foil; twist ends. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Karolina Jemiolek
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These caramels are so delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


David g Magar
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I love this recipe! The caramels are always perfect. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Dianne Albrecht
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my caramels turned out too hard. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


mhmd mrym
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These caramels were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Basudev Dadal
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I've never made caramels before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar mixture reached the right temperature, and I think that made all the difference. The caramels were soft and c


Maximus Ekon
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These caramels were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were so soft and chewy, and the rum flavor was just right. I will definitely be making these again!


Ramesh Kachhi
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I was a bit skeptical about making these caramels because I'm not a very experienced candy maker. But I'm so glad I gave it a try! They were actually really easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The caramels were soft and chewy, with a deliciou


Aleu Aleu
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These caramels were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


ammar.mohsen mohammed
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I've made these caramels several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the soft, chewy texture and the rich rum flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bio Kwame44
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These caramels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar mixture reached the right temperature, and I think that made all the difference. The caramels were so


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