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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Cajeta Candy (Mexican Caramel)



Chewy Cinnamon Milk Candy         Yield: 32 pieces 
Ingredients:
3/4 cup half & half
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. Set aside.

In a medium sized pot over medium-high heat, combine half & half, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook while stirring until a candy thermometer reaches 250°F. Remove the pot from the heat.

Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled, cut into small rectangles and wrap in wax paper for storage.