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Caramel for chocolate covered squares

Caramel that will hold it's shape when cut for dipping into chocolate.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 100 squares

Ingredients
  

  • 680 grams evaporated milk ( 2, 12 ounce cans)
  • 480 grams heavy cream
  • 600 grams white sugar
  • 100 grams brown sugar
  • 8 grams salt
  • 170 grams unsalted butter
  • 570 grams corn syrup
  • 3 grams sunflower or soy lecithin liquid

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except corn syrup to a large, thick bottomed pot.
  • Cook over medium high heat with constant stirring until mixture reaches 230F.
  • Stream in corn syrup while caramel boils.
  • Continue cooking and stirring until mixture reaches 243F.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Cool to touch.
  • Top with parchment. Cover with foil. Let sit for 12-24 hours.
  • Cut into 1" by 1" squares. Dip in chocolate.
Keyword caramel, chocolate, holiday food, homemade gift
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