Homemade Vanilla Caramels
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time N/A
Serves 64
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
- 1 can (300 mL) Original Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1:
Place sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Cook, brushing down sides of pan occasionally until melted and the colour of maple syrup. Do not stir, as it may cause crystallization.
Step 2:
Whisk in Eagle Brand and butter. Cook over low heat about 15 minutes whisking constantly until mixture forms a soft ball (at about 240ºF/115ºC) when tested in cold water.
Step 3:
Remove from heat; add vanilla. Turn at once into a parchment paper-lined 8” x 8” (2 L) baking pan. Cool completely. Cut into squares.