Homemade Cream Caramels

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   Pre-cut waxed paper into 3 inch by 3 inch squares.

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   Mix sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, salt and one third of the cream in a 3-quart saucepan.

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   Stir on low heat until the sugar dissolves and a candy thermometer reaches 236 degrees (125 C.).

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   Blend in another third of the cream and cook to 240 degrees (125 C.).

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   Stir in the butter and the rest of the cream and cook to 244 degrees (125 C.).

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   Remove from heat and pour onto slightly oiled or sprayed marble slab or 15 inch by 10 inch jelly roll pan.

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   Let cool--caramel should not be cut until cold and quite firm.

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   While the caramel is cooling, Toast the almonds in the oven at 350 degrees (175 C.) until golden brown--be careful not to overbrown.

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   Use a strong, sharp knife and cut with a sawing motion--do not bear down.

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    Cut into 2 inch squares.

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    Use 4 or 5 almonds for each square of caramel.

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    Work the almonds into the caramel and form into a log.

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    Cut each log into 2 or 3 pieces.

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    Wrap each piece of candy in a piece of the precut waxed paper and twist the ends firmly.

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    Store in airtight containers or refrigerate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.