Butterscotch Candy

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Every body loves see's butterscotch suckers or werther's hard candies. i went on a search for a great butterscotch candy. i hope i have picked the best one out there. enjoy!!

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Steps

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Try to make this candy on a dry [not humid] day.

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Place sugar in a saucepan.

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Add cream and water , and stir until the sugar dissolves.

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Wipe down the sides of the pan with a wet cloth.

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Add a pinch of cream of tartar , place over medium heat and boil the mixture very slowly until it reaches the soft-ball stage 240 degrees f on a candy thermometer.

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Add the butter and boil the mixture until it reaches the soft-crack stage 280 degrees f on a candy thermometer.

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Do not stir after the mixture has come to a boil !.

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Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla extract.

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Pour mixture into a deep , buttered 7-inch square pan.

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When the butterscotch is nearly cold , use the point of a buttered or oiled knife to mark it into bars or squares.

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When the butterscotch is quite cold and set.

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Break it up , wrap each piece in wax paper , and keep the candy in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

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granulated sugar, heavy cream, water, cream of tartar, butter, vanilla extract