How to Make Chewy Caramel

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Grease the cooking pot lightly with butter.

   Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble. , If there are granules, use a plastic spatula to scrape them off the side of the pot. ,, Drip one drop of mixture into a cold cup of water using a wooden spoon. , Proceed to the next step.
   
   If the sugar forms a ball that does not flatten when removed from the water, proceed to the next step.
   
   If the mixture dissolves in the water, or forms a ball that flattens in your hand, continue to stir and repeat the testing process in 5 minutes. ,,,, When the blade starts to starts to stick to the caramel, reapply oil to the blade each time. , Do this by scoring the surface with the knife, repeatedly on the same line. ,,, When there is no more space on a level, cover with another sheet of parchment or wax paper and repeat. , These caramels will keep in the fridge indefinitely but they keep better in your stomach!
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   Step 2: Turn on a TV show and place in a position that is viewable while stirring.

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   Step 3: Place a cold glass of water and vanilla next to the stove top.

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   Step 4: Combine the sugar

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   Step 5: brown sugar

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   Step 6: corn syrup

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   Step 7: evaporated milk

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   Step 8: whipping cream

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   Step 9: and 1 cup of butter in the pot.

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    Step 10: Stir constantly over medium high heat with a wooden mixing spoon.

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    Step 11: Check the sides of the pot for visible sugar granules.

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    Step 12: Stir for ten minutes.

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    Step 13: Test whether the caramel mixture is ready.

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    Step 14: Remove the mixture from the water if the sugar forms a ball that does not flatten when removed from the water.

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    Step 15: Remove the pot from the heat.

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    Step 16: Carefully pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan.

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    Step 17: Allow the mixture to cool completely while you take a break.

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    Step 18: Apply oil to the blade of a knife.

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    Step 19: Cut a sheet of caramel into one inch (2.5cm) wide strips.

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    Step 20: Cut each strip of caramel into one inch (2.5cm) squares by applying firm downward force with the knife.

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    Step 21: Line a container with parchment or wax paper.

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    Step 22: Place the caramel squares in the container so that they are not touching.

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    Step 23: Store in the fridge.

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