Aunt Bill's Brown Candy

This is a rich, dense caramel candy which require the simultaneous effort of two people, a lot of sweat, a lot of elbow grease and a highly durable electric mixer.

Info

Recipe dictated by: Cheryl Sigler

Special Equipment

• 9" cast-iron (or heavy) skillet
• 1 ½ gallon heavy bottom pot
• Heavy duty electric mixer
• 9x13" baking pan
• 2 people

Ingredients

• 1440ml (6 cups) Sugar
• 480ml (2 cups) Milk
• ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
• 120ml (½ cup) Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preparation

1. Butter the 9x13" baking pan and set aside.

Using a cast-iron skillet

1. Slowly heat 2 cups sugar stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until caramelized.

Using a heavy bottom pot

1. While the sugar is caramelizing, boil milk and remaining 4 cups sugar.

Combine

1. Reduce milk mixture to a slow boil and insert a candy thermometer.
2. Slowly pour caramelized sugar, in a thin thread, while beating constantly, into milk mixture.
3. Boil until firm ball stage (250°F)

Remove From Heat

1. Remove from heat.
2. Add baking soda, beat well.
3. Add butter, beat well.

Pour into mixer bowl

1. Cool for 20 minutes, or until you can touch the side of the pot with your bare hand.
2. Pour mixture into electric mixer bowl.
3. Add vanilla.
4. Beat on medium/high speed until mixture takes on a heavy dull appearance.
5. Pour into buttered pan.