Microwave Caramels
Microwave Caramels
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of sea salt, optional
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and milk in a 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir. Microwave for 2 more minutes, stir and add vanilla (and salt and nuts if desired). Pour into a buttered 8" square pan and chill for 20 minutes. Cut with a plastic knife.
These were actually pretty good. I don't think I took any pictures, but we tried rolling a piece of this caramel into a ball, sticking it on a pecan and drizzling it with melted chocolate and it made a delicious mini turtle. It was to see if this caramel recipe would work for making turtles that I actually tried it. (I just don't have success with caramels needing a candy thermometer.) I think it will, but we ran out of time to test that theory this year!
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of sea salt, optional
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and milk in a 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir. Microwave for 2 more minutes, stir and add vanilla (and salt and nuts if desired). Pour into a buttered 8" square pan and chill for 20 minutes. Cut with a plastic knife.
These were actually pretty good. I don't think I took any pictures, but we tried rolling a piece of this caramel into a ball, sticking it on a pecan and drizzling it with melted chocolate and it made a delicious mini turtle. It was to see if this caramel recipe would work for making turtles that I actually tried it. (I just don't have success with caramels needing a candy thermometer.) I think it will, but we ran out of time to test that theory this year!
This recipe suggests putting the pecans and chocolate chips in the pan before pouring the caramel mixture over. Sounds like a great idea!
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