Frances's

Caramel Recipe

From Chapter 14 of the book, Holding Grief: A Love Letter from a Recovering Death Denier, another very easy recipe from my sweet neighbor, Francis Barnes. We make these around the Christmas holiday, and think of her always.

Cook Time: Several hours to cool plus time to harden

Prep Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup White Sugar

1/2 Cup Karo Syrup

1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream

EQUIPMENT

Jelly Roll Pan

Candy Thermometer (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

Mix sugar, syrup, and 1/2 cup of the cream in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Cook until it forms a soft ball. Add another 1/2 cup cream. Cook until it forms a soft ball. Add the remaining 1/2 cup until it forms a hard ball.


Pour in a buttered or parchment lined jelly-roll pan. Cool.


Cut into squares. Sometimes she would wrap them individually in wax paper squares, twisting the ends.


*Frances dictated this recipe to me as I wrote it down. You'll notice it doesn't involve a candy thermometer. If you want to do so, do a Google search on how to use the candy thermometers; however, I've had good luck just following her tips.

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