Mary’s Old-Fashioned Flour-Thickened Caramels
📜 Collection: JohnBCollection | ✍️ Attribution: Mary | 📂 Category: Desserts A unique vintage caramel recipe featuring a distinct technique where flour is kneaded into butter to create a chewy, rich texture. These old-fashioned confections are finished with a hint of vanilla for a classic flavor profile.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 1 pan |
🔪 Key Equipment
- large pot
- mixing bowl
- candy thermometer
- greased pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cups | Sugar | granulated |
| 1 1/3 Cups | Cream | divided |
| 2/3 Cup | Corn Syrup | white |
| 1/6 Pound | Butter | softened |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | extract |
| As needed | Flour | all-purpose, kneaded into butter |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Thickener
- Knead as much Flour into the Butter as it will hold until the mixture forms a ‘wad’ about the size of a small orange.
Step 2: Boil the Syrup
- In a large pot, combine 2 cups Sugar, 2/3 cup Corn Syrup, and 2/3 cup Cream (half of the total). Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 2/3 cup Cream and continue to cook until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (it ‘cracks’ when tested in cold water).
Step 3: Finish and Set
- Add the Butter and Flour mixture to the pot and stir constantly until the texture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp Vanilla.
- Pour into a greased pan and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or wrap individually in wax paper.
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