Nut Caramels

I use to love caramels as a kid, but these are something I haven't seen around much as an adult. When I came across this recipe I was excited to give it a try. I've never seen a nut caramel before but it sounded delicious. These are soft and chewy and packed full of caramel flavor with a nice crunch and added flavor from the nuts. The drizzled chocolate is just a great bonus that makes them even tastier and more elegant.
Servings: 45 yield(s)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 65 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (396g)
  • 1 cup light corn syrup (330g)
  • 1 tsp salt (8g)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (38g)
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds (38g)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (38g)
  • 3 oz unsweetened chocolate
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk and the light corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly.
  2. Boil 15-20 minutes while stirring constantly. The syrup will be thick and caramel colored. Remove from heat.
  3. Add salt and the nut mixture to the syrup and mix well.
  4. Pour into a buttered 8x8 inch pan. Cool at room temperature until firm enough to cut squares.
  5. Over a double boiler, melt the chocolate.
  6. Drizzle over the top of the caramels in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares, diamonds, or rectangles.