Caramel Nut Logs

Name: Caramel Nut Logs
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 100
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams butter, melted; 426 milliliters light corn syrup; 2 egg whites; 363 milliliters half-and-half cream, divided; 100 servings Additional chopped salted peanuts; 0 teaspoons salt; 605 grams cups chopped salted peanuts, divided; 400 grams sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 237 milliliters water, divided

Caramel Nut Logs takes roughly 3 hours from beginning to end. This hor d'oeuvre has 245 calories, 10g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 100. 21 person have tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up water, vanillan extract, peanuts, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Users who liked this recipe also liked Raw Vegan Chocolate Nut Bars, Almond Cacao Nut Balls, and Almond Nut Butter.

Instructions

Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.

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Sprinkle with 2 cups peanuts; set aside.

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Peanuts

In a small heavy saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup corn syrup and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage).

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Corn Syrup

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Water

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Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a heat-proof large bowl until stiff peaks form. With mixer running on high speed, carefully add hot syrup in a slow steady stream, beating constantly at high speed for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cover and set aside.

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In a large heavy saucepan, combine the remaining sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).

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Gradually pour hot syrup into egg white mixture; stir with a wooden spoon. Stir in the butter, vanilla and salt.

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Vanilla

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Pour mixture over peanuts in pan; press down evenly with buttered fingers.

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For coating, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; add remaining cream. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 242° (soft-ball stage).

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