Golden Caramels

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This was my first attempt at making candy with the candy thermometer. I was amazed at how easy it was. Everyone raved about the caramels and could not believe they were homemade. I didn't have any trouble cutting them. I just let it set up on the counter for 6 hours beforehand. I didn't put the gold leaf on, and I wrapped them in foil candy wrappers. They looked like they came from an old-fashioned candy shop.

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First caramel recipe I've tried in my 71 years that came out perfect! I shouldn't have been surprised as when I saw Flo Braker's name on this recipe, I knew she would have researched it as thoroughly as she has researched her cake recipes over the years, which are as perfect as can be. To the reviewer who was not successful with this recipe, I've noticed that the quality of corn syrup makes a difference as most store-brand ones have added ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, or perhaps her candy thermometer was off a few degrees. Thanks, Ms. Braker!

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These are the first caramels I've ever made and I've made them three times now. They are pretty easy to make and I go a little more than 240 degrees at the end so they're more chewy. Soo good I get requests for them often.

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My first attempt at true candy-making, and these were a rousing success. The recipe really is quite easy to follow, if not a tad messy in the construction. My only alterations were to leave the caramels in the pan, in the refrigerator, overnight to ensure they were as firm as possible to work with. Also, because at room temperature, they are very soft, I coated them with bittersweet chocolate. Perfection! They store beautifully and last as long as the greedy little hands will let them. Definitely a favorite, and definitely a recipe to make again. Plan on being asked to give these as a food-gift to all who try them.

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The recipe was easy to make and I followed it to a tee but after 5hours I inverted it only to have to pour all over the cutting board and onto the counter.

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Wow.... these are good! This is more of a European soft caramel - light and gooey, not the pull-your-fillings-out kind. I made it for gifts and have had MANY requests for more. The flavor is excellent, nice and buttery, what caramel should taste like!! And rather easy to make. I went with vanilla extract instead of the bean and it worked fine. My only suggestion would be to cut it into squares after it's been 'set', then refrigerated and cold, otherwise it's difficult to cut. I rolled individual pieces in confectioner's sugar to help keep them from sticking to wax paper wrappers.

I'll make this many, many more times, it's a winner!!

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This was my first time making caramels and I couldn't believe how well these turned out. I followed the instructions exactly and came out with a buttery, deep golden, perfectly chewy caramel. They are absolutely perfect. Definitely adding this one to my recipe collection!

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I have been using a different recipe, and never felt the flavor was developed. I think it's the addition of corn syrup that allows the recipe to cook longer and develop great flavor. Be patient - cooking at recommended heat allows the syrup to develop the caramel color and flavor. Looking forward to dipping some in chocolate.

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After SEVERAL failed attempts at making caramel with other recipies I was pleased (and relieved! when I tried this recipie. I didn't have a vanilla bean so I used regular vanilla extract and the caramels came out soft, golden and chewy, exactly what I was looking for. They were quite easy to make and I will definitely be adding this gem to my recipe box.

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This was very very good. I'll make it again, and again.