FROM SCRATCH CARMEL RECIPES

Steps:

• Butter a 9x13 inch dish.
• In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup cream and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then stir in remaining 1 cup cream. Heat, without stirring, to 242 degrees F (116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and pour into prepared dish. Refrigerate.
• When cool, return candies to room temperature then cut into 1 inch squares and wrap in waxed paper.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and salt and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring every so often until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until deeply golden, without stirring, 4 to 5 minutes more. (If you're using a candy thermometer, you want it to reach 350°). Once caramel is a deep copper color, turn off heat and immediately stir in cream and butter. Mixture will bubble up so be careful!  Let cool slightly in pan, then transfer to a container to cool completely. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.