tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post7079990803459024824..comments2023-12-15T18:35:36.027-06:00Comments on Good Eats 'n Sweet Treats: Fleur de Sel Vanilla Bean CaramelsJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-29551305556714829402015-02-24T04:27:40.553-06:002015-02-24T04:27:40.553-06:00I love chocolates. and you've really done a gr...I love chocolates. and you've really done a great job. glad I found your post.thank youaishahttp://www.marketroyale.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-53071664432085341492012-11-30T17:27:01.556-06:002012-11-30T17:27:01.556-06:00ah, I'm sorry about that. I guess they don...ah, I'm sorry about that. I guess they don't make the one I have anymore, it was made by Pyrex. This one seems to be very similar, and is quite popular on Amazon - http://amzn.to/U78XASJaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-56707760751804598662012-11-19T19:07:55.656-06:002012-11-19T19:07:55.656-06:00Made these the last 2 weekends.The first batch I m...Made these the last 2 weekends.The first batch I made, I cooked to 245 and they turned out hard. The second time I cooked it until 220 and they are perfectly soft and chewy. I dipped some in dark chocolate and sprinkled sea salt on all. They are wonderful. I plan on making more and giving in gift boxes with homemade vanilla extract and brittle with various nuts. Thanks for the recipe!Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-4008609136136003652012-11-13T22:33:02.813-06:002012-11-13T22:33:02.813-06:00Hi, When I click on the link you have for the ther...Hi, When I click on the link you have for the thermometer, it only takes me to the store website but not the thermometer. Can you tell me what the name of the digital one you bought is. Thanks so much,<br />Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-29206804905879848732012-11-10T23:51:46.195-06:002012-11-10T23:51:46.195-06:00I have made caramels for eons at Christmas. I use...I have made caramels for eons at Christmas. I use the good old Betty Crocker recipe. May have to try this one!<br />I use a med-low flame and stir constantly. Scorching the bottom is a waste of good caramel! :) Taking them off the burner just as the mix hits 245 is usually a good method as it keeps cooking.<br />I am definitely trying the oiled knife idea. Cutting has always been a pain!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598623413652993812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-66421632082062090882012-10-28T18:52:00.070-05:002012-10-28T18:52:00.070-05:00ah! what a shame :( wasted caramel. I am not sure...ah! what a shame :( wasted caramel. I am not sure about parchment but I know that your foil must be very well buttered so the caramel will not stick. or maybe try non-stick foil? glad you enjoyed it, I love homemade caramels!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-25200302056486272632012-10-28T00:58:01.469-05:002012-10-28T00:58:01.469-05:00I made the caramels today and follow the recipe to...I made the caramels today and follow the recipe to a T and they came out great! Super soft and chewy. the only thing that didn't work out was the aluminum foil It stuck completely to the caramal and I could not get it off, I had to chop of an entire layer of the caramel and cut off the aluminum foil. Could I use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil? Other than that, those are the hit, I wrapped a few in wax paper and will dip the rest in chocolate. They will make great Christmas gifts. Thank you. Dunjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-38829764061409553672011-12-09T12:41:36.383-06:002011-12-09T12:41:36.383-06:00Bobbi - thanks for the feedback! I think what may ...Bobbi - thanks for the feedback! I think what may have happened is your caramel continued to rise in temperature even after you took it off the stove. if this happens, it will definitely be too hard. mine was still chewy - not super soft chewy - but definitely chewy and not hard like a Werther's candy or anything. the great thing about caramel is the ingredient list is easy - so you can make another batch and have some more caramel :)Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-2475651201879727372011-12-09T00:48:23.417-06:002011-12-09T00:48:23.417-06:00Hi. I made these tonight and they taste delicious ...Hi. I made these tonight and they taste delicious but they are waaay to hard. I cooked it according to your instructions but I think 240/245 would be better than 260/265. Unless, you think there is something else i could have done wrong?Bobbihttp://www.delightbakeshop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-31321576895776205692009-10-26T15:11:31.541-05:002009-10-26T15:11:31.541-05:00anonymous- I'm not sure but I would guess mayb...anonymous- I'm not sure but I would guess maybe 2-3 weeks?Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-42114480256587224832009-10-26T07:25:35.632-05:002009-10-26T07:25:35.632-05:00These look fantastic! I was thinking of making so...These look fantastic! I was thinking of making some with, and some without chocolate for Christmas gifts....do you have any idea of what the shelf life is for these? Just trying to gauge how far in advance I could make them....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-55620405313666541882009-01-31T17:57:00.000-06:002009-01-31T17:57:00.000-06:00shira_bibi - thank you!if you don't have a candy t...shira_bibi - thank you!<BR/><BR/>if you don't have a candy thermometer you will have to test it at various stages to make sure it gets hot enough. drop a bit into a glass of water, reach in and give it a squeeze... it should turn into a "soft ball" hense the phrase, "softball stage". the longer you cook the mixture, the harder your candy will become. if you go too far, you will end up with hard toffee pieces instead of chewy caramel.<BR/><BR/>here is a recipe for a golden syrup substitute from recipezaar<BR/><BR/>Ingredients<BR/><BR/> * 1/4 cup sugar<BR/> * 1/2 teaspoon vinegar<BR/> * 1 teaspoon water<BR/> * 1/3 cup light corn syrup<BR/><BR/>Directions<BR/><BR/> 1. Put sugar in a small heavy pan and shake pan so the sugar is in an even layer.<BR/> 2. Sprinkle it with vinegar and water.<BR/> 3. Cook over low heat, without stirring, for 5 minutes.<BR/> 4. Increase heat to medium and cook until syrup has taken on a light caramel color, 5 to 6 minutes.<BR/> 5. Immediately remove from heat and pour in the corn syrup. DO NOT STIR, but let it bubble for 2 to 3 minutes. When the bubbling stops, stir well.<BR/> 6. Pour into sealed container. It can be stored at room temperature for several months.<BR/><BR/>Makes 170g (which seems to be the equivalent of 3/4C)Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-28691897127350232152009-01-31T17:39:00.000-06:002009-01-31T17:39:00.000-06:00Hi..These caramels are just great..My question is ...Hi..These caramels are just great..My question is that I can not find Golden Syrup anywhere here where I reside and I dont think that internet delivery is an option for the moment,what would you recommend as a replacement to golden syrup? and without thermometer do you think it could work too?<BR/>I just need the simple version of the caramel-without any chocolate sauce on it. Could you help me about it please? Thank you very much.By the way,your website makes me so hungry!Congratulations,pics and the food-all looks wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-30727369021858332252008-12-28T11:35:00.000-06:002008-12-28T11:35:00.000-06:00whoa nice! yummy! the chocolate dip is a nice touc...whoa nice! yummy! the chocolate dip is a nice touch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-22131321925882676452008-12-23T22:31:00.000-06:002008-12-23T22:31:00.000-06:00Those look -so- good! I love the idea of dipping ...Those look -so- good! I love the idea of dipping them in chocolate. I have the golden syrup, but just haven't had the time to try making the caramels.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968703151905016369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-66181459532323416062008-12-22T22:04:00.000-06:002008-12-22T22:04:00.000-06:00These look amazingly delicious! I would love to b...These look amazingly delicious! I would love to be able to make these. I think it is a wonder accomplishment to have them turn out well and look as beautiful as they do too. Great job.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02847319383348999446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-83757709537029032952008-12-22T19:01:00.000-06:002008-12-22T19:01:00.000-06:00Wow those look awesome! Great job. I need to try m...Wow those look awesome! Great job. I need to try making caramels like this.eatme_delicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657772782487330009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-6322844796485420802008-12-22T03:20:00.000-06:002008-12-22T03:20:00.000-06:00I AM so making these tomorrow! Yours look beautifu...I AM so making these tomorrow! Yours look beautiful!Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-8782600166883364392008-12-21T21:02:00.000-06:002008-12-21T21:02:00.000-06:00I loved these caramels and need to make another ba...I loved these caramels and need to make another batch! Love your idea of wrapping them in chocolate!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365909194529275581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-40762365136430202462008-12-21T11:56:00.000-06:002008-12-21T11:56:00.000-06:00Beautiful job! I saw some Sea Salt Caramels at Tra...Beautiful job! I saw some Sea Salt Caramels at Trader Joes but I think these would be worth to try making at home than purchasing!What's Cookin Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997166741217476857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-51500327399685064902008-12-21T06:42:00.000-06:002008-12-21T06:42:00.000-06:00Good for you for making these even after November....Good for you for making these even after November. I would like to but I need to get my hands on a candy thermometer. I cannot imagine trying these without one! Beautiful job on them!Gretchen Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402500793286102380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-3884692810452587812008-12-21T05:30:00.000-06:002008-12-21T05:30:00.000-06:00Those caramels look good! And chocolate covered! ...Those caramels look good! And chocolate covered! I am going to have to pick up a candy thermometer.test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-88855149534817209532008-12-21T03:29:00.000-06:002008-12-21T03:29:00.000-06:00Holy crap Jaime, these looks so professional! I w...Holy crap Jaime, these looks so professional! I was on my way to the kitchen halfway through reading this post until I got to the part about the candy thermometer - I guess I will have to invest in one because I really, really, really want to make these!!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750201023345492796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-26275916220512179862008-12-21T00:01:00.000-06:002008-12-21T00:01:00.000-06:00They look perfect! Seriously! I haven't trie...They look perfect! Seriously! <BR/><BR/>I haven't tried the sweet & salty flavor combination going around. Guess I need to jump on the bandwagon. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info on the thermometer I've been eyeing one that is in W-S Catalog, gift card!<BR/>~ingridIngrid_3Bshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13244727113979869203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845761906789033835.post-7165369626166997572008-12-20T23:06:00.000-06:002008-12-20T23:06:00.000-06:00Jaime, your candies are beautiful. Great JobMerry...Jaime, your candies are beautiful. Great Job<BR/>Merry Christmas<BR/>AmyRuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com