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Anise-Flavored Caramels - Recipe

The anise extract provides these caramels with a sweet licorice flavor that is hard to resist. When colored in red, these caramels make a colorful addition to your holiday treats. They are a delightful change from traditional caramels that will leave a lasting impression.
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Anise-Flavored Caramels Recipe
Directions
  • Generously grease a 10 x 15 stoneware pan or a jelly roll pan.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat; and then add the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and salt. Mix well and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Cook until the mixture reaches the firm ball stage or until it reaches a temperature of 244 degrees F. Be sure to stir frequently because the mixture will scorch easily.
  • Remove from the heat and add the anise extract and coloring paste; mix well. Pour into the greased pan.
  • Cool slightly and then quickly flip the pan over onto a greased working surface.
  • Allow it to cool just long enough so you can handle it; then cut the caramels to the desired size. Using a greased scissors works well to cut the caramels.
  • After cooling completely, wipe off the excess grease with a paper towel and then wrap the caramels in pieces of plastic wrap.
 
 
Prep Time: 1.5 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
-1 cup butter
-2 cups sugar
-1 can sweetened condensed milk
-1 cup light corn syrup
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon anise extract
-1/2 teaspoon red or black coloring paste