CARAMELS 
2 c. sugar
Dash of salt
2 c. white corn syrup
1/2 c. butter
2 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Put sugar, salt and corn syrup into 3 to 4 quart heavy saucepan, heat to boiling, and boil to firm ball stage - 245 degrees, stirring occasionally.

Gradually add butter and milk (heated) so slowly that mixture does not stop boiling at any time. Continue to cook rapidly with constant stirring, to medium ball stage; 242 degrees. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into buttered 9 inch pan, cool.

 

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