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Firm Caramel (Butterscotch)

Name: Firm Caramel (Butterscotch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 80 pieces
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) golden corn syrup; 1/4 cup (60 ml) Scotch; 3/4 cup (180 ml) 35% cream; 1/4 cup (60 ml) salted butter; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

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Preparation: 15 MIN
Cooking: 20 MIN
Waiting: 1 H
Makes: about 80 pieces

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
3 tablespoons (45 ml) golden corn syrup
1/4 cup (60 ml) Scotch
3/4 cup (180 ml) 35% cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) salted butter
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

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Preparation

Butter a 23 x 13-cm (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
In a heavy saucepan, combine all the ingredients, except for the vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until all the sugars have dissolved. Attach a candy thermometer in the centre of the pan and simmer over medium heat, stirring gently until the thermometer reads 132 °C (269 °F). Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into the pan and let cool for about 30 minutes. Unmould.
With a knife dipped in hot water, cut the caramel into cubes. Once the caramel has completely cooled, it will become brittle. Keep the candy in an airtight container separated with sheets of parchment paper.