====== Stovetop Caramel ======
This is a lot of time standing over a hot stove but it doesn't require you to have evaporated milk on hand. 1/2 recipe of https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/16533/aunt-emily-s-soft-caramels/

===== Ingredients =====
  * 1 c sugar
  * 1/2 c packed brown sugar
  * 1 stick butter
  * 1/2 c milk
  * 1/2 c cream
  * 1/2 c light corn syrup
  * 1/2 t vanilla

===== Directions =====
  - Prep an 8x8 pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper
  - Combine everything except vanilla in a heavy pan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally (15-20 mins)
  - Continue cooking another 25-30 mins until it reaches 244F (forms a firm ball when dropped in ice water)
  - Stir in vanilla and pour into pan to cool


originally submitted by jes_p on Oct 08, 2020
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