Every couple of years I post
this recipe because people
LOVE IT!
AND- you can't screw it up.
When I was a kid,
my mother
often whipped up a batch
of fudge from scratch
after the chores were done
on a snowy Pennsylvania night.
I make caramels instead.
As you can tell, I love to bake
and make candy.
I don't know how many
caramel recipes I have tried
over the years.
Some of them called for
stirring for what seemed hours
and then...
they might or might not
"turn out".
These are quick!
Less than 10 minutes from
start to finish AND they
NEVER FAIL
to set up properly.
I am not sure how these would
turn out if you have an old
low wattage microwave.
I think most of them are at least
1000 watts now.
I have made them in 1000W,
1200W & 1500W mics
and the timing is the same.
Ready?
Get yourself a nice big
microwave measuring cup.
I use an 8 cup one.
Make sure it is microwave safe.
Before I start-
One warning-
You CANNOT double this recipe.
You would have to make two batches
if you want more.
Everything that is measured out
is in 1/2 cup increments.
Melt 1/2 cup butter.
Remove from microwave.
Add 1/2 cup Karo syrup,
1/2 cup light brown sugar,
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweetened CONDENSED MILK
(not evaporated milk)
Stir until mixed and dissolved.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 minutes.
Stir down.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 more minutes.
Remove from mic. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts-if desired- I don't.
Stir until few air bubbles remain.
Pour into 8x8 buttered dish.
Refrigerate until set.
Cut into squares.
You can wrap these if they last long enough.
Ours never seem to make it to the
wrapped stage!
Serve these to your husband.
Make sure he eats twice as many
as you do.
Remember- the fatter he gets
the skinnier you look
standing next to him!;>)
If you do have some left to wrap
they make a perfect little
take-along gift in a pretty 'card box',
like the post before this with the fudge in it.
42 comments:
Oh yum! Thank you for this recipe! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
I am truly going to do it!!!
That makes my mouth water. I do love caramel. Thanks again for another wonderful gift recipe!
I love this! Thank you for posting I am making today! You have great recipes! I like the memories that come along with it too. Great memories.
xoxo Dolly
Thanks so much, I LOVE new recipes! I think you should post them much more often. At least once a month.
Diana, I am pretty much a failure at making candy. I have only been successful at making PB fudge. Those caramels looks awesome. Sounds like a nice gift for others....if we could just meet up. We are sticking (caramel pun) close to home these days. Well, you know my friend. Diana, I think nice easy recipes are a great gift for young marrieds. My daughter said she wrote out lots of recipes to give to a friend of her daughters who is thinking of getting married. Thank goodness my daughters cook better than me. LOL. Blessings , hope all is going well. xoxo,love you, Susie
p.s. tell the family hello.
You made me laugh out loud this morning about the fatter he gets comments. I love caramel and can't wait to try this!
I love how you are giving recipes, which I can eat! Me, someone who can not eat chocolate.
On second thought, do I REALLY love it?????? Since if I make 'em, I'll eat 90% of 'em. And guess who will gain weight??????????
-grin-
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Thank you, Diana!! I will be making these this afternoon!!
If I were a real cook or baker I might try it. It sure looks and sounds delicious. I am one thankful guy, sweets are down my list, but mu opposite, my lover will be yumming and ahhh ing when she gets here. LOL
visiting your house is always fun, thanks for allowing us to be here. SWEET(s)
Sherry & jack, Florida
Gawd, I love caramels but if I made this, I'd eat the WHOLE PAN by myself!
Yum! Thanks!!
went and got the condensed milk. I have the rest.
Thank you, Diana! I am sooooo making these!!!
Oh I love caramels!!!!!! yum yum yum
Luckily for me hubs never eats them so I get the ALLLLLLL!
Hugs!
Very tempting, very very tempting. :)
Looks delicious and easy to make. I'll give it a try.
Dear Diana I will for sure try these. I love to bake but my candy making skills are not the best. My mom will love these. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a super week - hugs!
Yum. I like the idea of serving to your husband and making sure he eats twice as many...lol The only problem with that is that my husband could eat a ton and not gain an ounce where I would only look at food and gain 10 lbs.
This looks so yummy easy to do. Hugs and thanks for the recipe!
YUMMY! I love caramel! And that vintage card box is so pretty.
Have a wonderful week, Diana.
~Sheri
OH YUM......I made Christmas Crack the other day and I need to really stop doing things like that.
This sounds so good and easy. I love easy peasy stuff. I bet these would make a great gift in one of the pretty card boxes you used for your fudge. Yum! Happy New Week.
Thanks for the recipe! I love your advice on feeding the hubby more! LOL! I Love it. Good to see you here my friend . HUGS Anne
Hi Diana, This does sound delicious and even I might be able to make some. Well, that is why belts are adjustable, right? :-) Thanks for stopping by my blog ... Always good to hear from you. Take care, stay safe, have a good week ahead. John
Thank you for posting this recipe! I love caramel! I wonder what the wattage in my microwave is? (It is about 23 years old).
Are you trying to kill us with sugar? LOL! Kidding! This sounds tasty, but we would have too many "problems" (😂) but it sure would make a good gift though. Maybe the granddaughters would like to try making this... and then taste-testing over and over... 🤣 we'll see what happens lol.
i like caramels, my niece made caramels for pop corn from candies melt haha
Yum!
You are killing with these I WANT IT NOW recipes! LOL! I love the simplicity! YUM! Happy week to you dear lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Yum...I haven't had breakfast yet and now this is all I can think about. That yogurt is going to be a giant disappointment. Ha! xo
I think Mr P would love these! Thank you!
I thought I remembered your caramels! It is the one type of Christmas candy I have not tried and sounds quite simple. Merry Christmas!
Brenda
Those look delicious Diana and so easy to make!
Well MY mouth is watering!!!! I am definitely doing this. I know I have copied your recipe before but just in case I can't find it, I'm copying it again. These sound just stupendous. Love it. Thanks! xoxo
Easy peasy..My teeth are screaming already.. Have a good week Diana. Hugs
Fudge looks delicious, Love it, Have a hard time with Carmel as it pulls my fillings in my teeth ! Now I have to go search for something sweet to eat !!!!
I adore your theory about giving more to the husband to make him fatter so we look thin...LOL!!!...:)jp
Wow!! Caramel is my favorite candy...better than chocolate in my opinion. They look luscious.
Thank you for this recipe :)
All the best Jan
Hi, I love caramel. I am pinning. Thank you! Carla
The Mister said that there is no such thing as a no-fail recipe when I'm in the kitchen. This recipe may be just the one to prove him wrong! Have a wonderful week, Diana!
"... the fatter he gets
the skinnier you look
standing next to him!"
😂
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