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Salted Whiskey Caramels

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 1 c heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 c pumpkin spiced whiskey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 1/4 c corn syrup light
  • 1/4 c water

Instructions

  • Foil line a 8x8 pan and heavily spray with a non-stick spray.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter, and add the whipping cream, whiskey, vanilla, spices and salt. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Once at a boil, remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, corn syrup and water.
  • NO MIXING! Heat to boiling over medium-high heat until it reaches 310°. DO NOT STIR! Boil until sugar turns a warm golden brown.
  • When sugar mixture is turning brown, remove from the heat and slowly add the cream mixture. Its going to foam, so whisk like mad!
  • Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 257° on a candy thermometer.
  • Pour caramel into prepared pan; cool for 10-15 minutes then sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Cool completely, remove from the baking dish, and put onto a cutting board.
  • Cut into squares; wrap individually in parchment paper.