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Caramel

Recipe Information

Description:
Caramel is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 45 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 16 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 16
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Sugar; Walnuts
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white sugar

  • 1 1/2 cups corn syrup

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 cups liquid non-fat non-dairy creamer

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

  • Butter, optional

Directions

  • Add the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1 cup of non-dairy creamer to a heavy saucepan. Heat mixture to 234-240°F or until it becomes a soft ball if a small amount of mixture is dropped into cold water. If the soft ball can be flattened when removed from the water, it is ready.

  • Adding small portions at a time, mix the vanilla and the remaining creamer into the saucepan until the mixture turns into caramel.

  • Butter an 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Remove the mixture from heat and pour into the dish. Sprinkle walnuts on top of the caramel.

  • Set caramel aside until cool, and then cut into pieces to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 273 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 67mg

  • Potassium: 59mg

  • Carbohydrate: 65g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 0g