One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to make candy. Most of it has nuts in it and I don't care for nuts but sometimes I make the caramel without nuts. I was unable to visit the ladies I visiting teach this November so I make some caramel and took it to them. They loved it. Here is the Recipe.

Caramel

2 cups sugar

2 cups white corn syrup

Bring to a boil, let thicken, but not change color, 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile

Scald 1 1/2 pints whipping cream

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (about 1/2 can)

then add milk mixture 1 Tbls at a time to the sugar/syrup mixture so it continues to boil. Cook to 238* .

Take off the stove and add 1 Tbls vanilla and a shake of salt.

(based on a candy thermometer that boils at 210*)