Christmas Caramels
Author: Mary Ellen
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Serves: 60 pieces
- 1/2 lb. butter
- 2 Cups sugar
- 1 Cup light corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 oz. candied cherries and pineapple mix or just the candied cherries
- 1 Cup Pecans (optional)
- Chop up the candied fruits and pecans. Set aside.
- Melt butter in pan. Add sugar, corn syrup and condensed milk.
- Stir constantly over low heat until candy reaches a temperature of 235 degrees. (About 20 minutes)
- Add the candied fruit and pecans. Continue to cook until mixture reached 242 degrees.
- Add vanilla and pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
- Cool completely before cutting into pieces. Wrap candies in wax paper. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/12/05/christmas-caramels/
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