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You know what is delicious?

http://annies-eats.net/2010/12/13/vanilla-bean-caramels/

I made them last night for the third time- and apparently 3rd time's the charm, because the first 2 batches sucked, and this third one is amazing.

White Knot
Stand up for something you believe in. White Knot

Re: You know what is delicious?

  • I've had those saved since last yesr, too scared to make caramels.  But I conquered caramel sauce, so maybe this fall I'll actually try it.
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  • I'm not going to lie, it was hard.  I think the most important things are to get the sugar mixture actually browned and then have the patience to watch the candy thermometer inch upward.  I can be somewhat impatient, but they won't harden if they don't get to the hard ball stage.
    White Knot
    Stand up for something you believe in. White Knot
  • YUM.
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  • imagemaryandkirk0909:
    I'm not going to lie, it was hard.  I think the most important things are to get the sugar mixture actually browned and then have the patience to watch the candy thermometer inch upward.  I can be somewhat impatient, but they won't harden if they don't get to the hard ball stage.

    ugh, I get so impatient with stuff like this!  This is why I screwed up caramel sauce the first two times, because I kept wanting to stir it!

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  • imagelneuner09:

    imagemaryandkirk0909:
    I'm not going to lie, it was hard.  I think the most important things are to get the sugar mixture actually browned and then have the patience to watch the candy thermometer inch upward.  I can be somewhat impatient, but they won't harden if they don't get to the hard ball stage.

    ugh, I get so impatient with stuff like this!  This is why I screwed up caramel sauce the first two times, because I kept wanting to stir it!

    This. And apparently I don't have the proper candy making cookware. Even with the candy thermometer (I think it topped out at 225*) I couldn't get the caramel to get turned into caramel. It just wouldn't get hotter.  Candy hates me. Which is why I haven't attempted hard tack just yet.

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  • They sound yummy. But I know I'd screw them up, so I won't even try!
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