How to Make Brown Sugar Candy - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably nostalgic about candy making. The smells, the sounds, and the anticipation of enjoying a sweet treat that you made yourself - it's all part of the joy of creating homemade confections. In that spirit, I'd like to share with you a recipe for a classic candy that's sure to evoke warm memories and satisfy your sweet tooth: Brown Sugar Candy.

This simple yet delicious recipe is a time-honored favorite that has been passed down through generations. Made with ju...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Butter an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Stir together brown sugar and evaporated milk in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until temperature reaches between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  • Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, butter, and vanilla. Continue to beat with a sturdy spoon until mixture loses its gloss. Pour into the prepared pan. Score into squares with a knife, then set aside until firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 31mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 91mg