Mom's Caramel

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 dash salt
• 2 cups light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (or rum)

Directions

1. 1

   Partially fill a sink or tub with cold water to help cool caramel in step 6.

2. 2

   In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup and salt.

3. 3

   Heat to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches firm ball stage (240 degrees).

4. 4

   Gradually add butter and milk alternating between the two. Add slowly so the mixture does not stop boiling. Stir constantly.

5. 5

   Cook to medium ball stage (242 degrees).

6. 6

   Remove from heat and place pot in cold water.

7. 7

   Add vanilla and stir.

8. 8

   Pour into a buttered 9 x 13 dish to set.

9. 9

   Cut into squares and wrap in plastic wrap or buttered wax paper.