Soft Caramel
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Soft Caramel
Times
- Prep Time : 20 min
- Cook Time : 20 min
- Ready Time : 40 min
Servings
makes 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup whipping cream or non-dairy whip, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp unsalted margarine, room temperature
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, optional
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cream of tartar and water and set over low heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup is clear, around 8 minutes. Do not rush this step or the sugar will crystallize.
- When the sugar is fully dissolved, attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and raise the heat to medium-high. Bring the syrup to a boil while continually stirring.
- Once the syrup is boiling, stop stirring and let the mixture boil without touching it until 350 degrees F and a medium-dark amber color, around 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the whipping cream then the margarine. Be careful because the mixture will sputter and foam at this point.
- When the mixture settles down, stir with a silicon spatula until smooth. Return the pot to the stove and boil until the mixture reached 248 degrees F, around 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the salt and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- If making peanut butter caramel, let the caramel cool for 10 minutes then stir in the peanut butter.
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