Caramelo Tortuga

Ingredientes

• 1 pound pecan halves, toasted
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, chopped
• Flake sea salt, optional

Preparación

1. 1

   Arrange the pecans: On waxed-paper-lined baking sheets, arrange the toasted pecans in small clusters of four to five pecans each. Editor’s Tip: Save time by buying pecans that are already halved.

2. 2

   Create the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, corn syrup, sugar and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238°F (the soft-ball stage). Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the butter and vanilla. Editor’s Tip: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

3. 3

   Top the pecans with caramel: Working quickly, spoon the melted caramel onto the pecan clusters. Let them stand until set.

4. 4

   Add the milk chocolate: In a microwave, melt the chopped candy coating, stirring until it's smooth. Spoon the chocolate over the caramel. If desired, top with flake sea salt.

5. 5

   Chill and serve: Chill the turtles for 10 minutes or until they're set, then they're ready to serve.