"I had one chocolate caramel once two years ago and it was simply delicious. I’ve often dreamed since then that I had a lot of chocolate caramels, but I always wake up just when I’m going to eat them." –Anne of Green Gables
Chocolate caramels are the perfect combination of two delicious flavours and make a wonderful treat for any special occasion.
5 hours and 5 minutes
55 minutes
6 hours
32 pieces
Anne of Green Gables
Tools:
Candy Thermometer
9x5-inch Loaf Pan
Large Saucepan
Wax Paper
Tin Foil
1. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, grease the foil with butter and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup and chocolate to a boil over medium heat; stir until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cream; cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234°. Add another 1/2 cup cream; return mixture to 234°. Add the remaining cream; cook to 245°.
3. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5 hours , until firm. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Remove foil and using a buttered knife, cut candy into 1-inch squares.
4. Wrap individually in waxed paper and twist the ends.
