Bacon Caramels

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 8 -12 slices bacon, crispy thick-cut

Recipe

• 1 reserve 1/2 cup of the heavy cream. combine all the other ingredients in a medium sauce pan. stir to combine. set on medium high heat. stir occasionally and cook until 240*. the candy is now at firm-ball stage. remove from the stove and carefully stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cream. place back on the heat and continue to cook to 245*. immediately remove from heat and stir in a portion of the crispy bacon. pour the caramel into a buttered dish (the size depends on how thick you want your caramels. 8×8 = thick caramels 9×13 = thin caramels. you can also use a cookie sheet). scatter the remaining bacon on top. let set for at least 3 hours before cutting.