Pumpkin Caramels

Elegant, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. These treats are packed with the chewy goodness you'd expect from caramel, but they offer the sweet comfort and familiar flavor of a homemade pumpkin pie. Enjoy them individually or melt and drizzle some over fresh-picked apples for an unforgettable caramel apple experience.

Prep

Cook

Servings

144 pieces

Level

Medium

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Butter
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1⅓ cup (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup 100% Pumpkin puree

Directions

  • 1

    Prepare a 9-inch square pan by lightly buttering it or lining with parchment paper.

  • 2

    In heavy 2 to 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and spices: thoroughly blend.

  • 3

    Add corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin—stirring well after each addition.

  • 4

    Continue to cook over medium heat stirring frequently to prevent scorching until the temperature of the mixture reaches 248°F (firm ball stage.)

  • 5

    Remove from heat and pour mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

  • 6

    When cool, turn candy out of pan and cut into ¾-inch squares. Wrap individual pieces in 2¾ to 3-inch squares of nonstick aluminum foil or waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • !

    1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice could be substituted for cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground allspice.

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