Vanilla Cream Caramels

1. 1

   Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and coat with vegetable oil.

2. 2

   In a 3 quart, heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the cream, sugar, vanilla and honey.

3. 3

   Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to get rid of any lurking sugar particles.

5. 5

   Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Boil it until a candy thermometer registers 250, stirring frequently.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Fish out the vanilla bean with a fork, and stir in the butter.

9. 9

   Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

10. 10

    DO NOT scrape the bottom of the pot.

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    This will ruin the texture of your caramel, as the stuff sticking to the bottom tends to overcook a bit.

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    Let caramel cool completely at room temperature before disturbing.

13. 13

    leave it at least 3 hours or overnight.

14. 14

    Coat a cutting board and chef's knife with oil.

15. 15

    Lift out the caramel (on the foil), and invert it onto the board.

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    Cut into squares.

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    They will keep approximately 2 weeks before they start to go grainy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.