TOASTED ALMOND CARAMELS

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Preparing these caramels never fails to put me in the holiday spirit. Later, when I'm passing them around, that cheerful feeling becomes contagious. -Mae Ondracek, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square dish with foil; butter the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently without stirring for 4 minutes., Remove from the heat; slowly stir in cream. Return to the heat; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and almonds. , Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Cool completely. Using foil, lift caramel out of pan. Discard foil; cut caramel into squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper or foil; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SABBIR Ahnaf
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I'm not a big fan of caramels, but these were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Maral maral
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These caramels are so good, I could eat them all day long.


Randi Long
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I made these caramels for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Jose Batista
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These caramels are dangerously delicious! I can't get enough of them.


Azizate Sara
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I've never made caramels before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Essie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the caramels turned out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Thee Varbe music
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These caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!


sssniperwol f
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I wasn't sure how these caramels would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious!


Melissa Gutierrez
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These caramels are so good! I love the combination of the toasted almonds and the caramel.


MARYM Khaled
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I've made these caramels several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Angela Nyaaba
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The caramels were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.


deepak joshi
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I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Ntombizodwa Ndlovu-Mkhize
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These caramels were absolutely delicious! The toasted almonds added a nice crunch and the caramel was perfectly gooey. I will definitely be making these again.