Fleur de Sel Caramels

Oct 19, 2009 - Inspired by the book Salty Sweets (omg, it's beautiful!) and Bi-Rite Creamery Salted Caramel Ice Cream (I had it this Summer for the first time — major sweet tooth mistake!) I set out to make salted caramels. I used the Epicurious Fleur de Sel Caramels recipe because it popped up when I Googled from the baking isle of Safeway, and borrowed a fancy candy thermometer from my mother (gee wiz, those things are fun). I was careful to not heat the mixture over 248 degrees and the treats turned out decadent and delicious. - 4 Comments

Caramel Apple Cake

Oct 23, 2007 - Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups sugar, plus 1/4 cup for the apples 1 1/2 teaspoons ground apple or pumpkin pie spice blend 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine salt 4 large golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (about 5 cups) 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sour cream Finely grated zest from 1 orange Juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup) 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Caramel Glaze: 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch salt Special equipment: 10 cup bundt pan Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter and flour the bundt pan. Whisk the flour, 1 1/3 cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon of the pie spice, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. - 0 Comments

Caramel filled Chocolate cookies

Nov 20, 2007 - Caramel filled Chocolate cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon white sugar 48 chocolate-covered caramel candies DIRECTIONS 1. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in white sugar and brown sugar. - 2 Comments

Microwave Caramels

Oct 16, 2007 - MICROWAVE CARAMELS 1 c. butter or margarine, melted 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 c. light corn syrup 1 (1 lb.) pkg. - 10 Comments

Mini Chocolate Caramel Cheesecakes

Oct 05, 2007 - These are heavenly...They're from http://www.verybestbaking.com/ Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 1/4 cups (7 1/2 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® SWIRLED™ Milk Chocolate & Caramel Morsels, divided 12 ozs. cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 large egg 3 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Caramel ice cream topping Directions: PREHEAT oven to 300° F. Paper-line 12 muffin cups. - 3 Comments

Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Sep 26, 2007 - Batter 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup milk 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced Streusel- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbs unsalted butter, room temp. pinch salt Then you: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a pan with paper liners. Batter-Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. - 10 Comments

Caramelized Onion Flatbreads With Creme Fraiche

Apr 16, 2007 - Caramelized Onion Flatbreads With Creme Fraiche From Bon Appetit magazine Bread dough 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water (105°F to 115°F) 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon nigella (kalonji) seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature Caramelized onions 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound onions (about 2 medium), cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges through root ends 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar 1/2 cup crème fraîche 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Semolina flour (pasta flour) or cornmeal 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

For bread dough: whisk 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water and yeast in small bowl; let stand until yeast is dissolved, about 10 minutes.

Mix flour, nigella seeds, and salt in medium bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir with wooden spoon until mixture clumps together. Add butter; mix until incorporated. - 0 Comments

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Apple Loaf with Caramel Frosting!

Mar 22, 2007 - So I recently discovered an amazingly simple caramel frosting recipe in my Big Red Betty Crocker recipe book... All it calls for is a cup of packed brown sugar, a half cup of butter, 1/4 cup of milk as well as 2 cups icing sugar! You melt the butter and brown sugar, and let it come to a boil for about 2 minutes, add the mik... - 15 Comments

Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions

Sep 21, 2007 - Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions From Good Housekeeping Magazine November 2006 Salt and ground black pepper 3 pounds green beans, trimmed 1 1/2 pounds red onions (about 3 medium), each cut in half, then sliced 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped Directions 1. Fill large bowl with ice water to cool beans quickly after cooking; set aside. Heat 6- to 8-quart saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. - 3 Comments