Butterscotch Candy – a delicious recipe with brown sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, butter, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In a large pot, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
2
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
3
Do not let this come to a boil until sugar has completely dissolved.
4
Turn the heat up a bit and continue cooking to the hard ball stage (250F).
5
Add butter and stir to keep from scorching.
6
Cook until mixture will separate into hard but not brittle strands (270F) when tested in cold water.
7
Stir in the vanilla.
8
Pour candy in a thin sheet onto a greased slab.
9
(I don't have a slab. I turn a large metal baking pan upside down and grease the bottom- works great!).
10
Mark into squares while still warm, creasing it deeply.
11
Break into pieces as soon as it is cool.
533
kcal
Calories
12
g
Fat
65
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Butterscotch Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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