Inn Edibles by E-Trender Sue Keels...

I am absolutely passionate about the hospitality industry!  The opportunity to exceed guest expectations on a daily basis and create memories that last forever is one of my favorite things.  Creating a feeling of warmth, comfort and being at home is such an important aspect of gracious entertaining.  Guests always enjoy and recognize the smell of fresh baked cookies or pastries in the lobby and look forward to fresh squeezed lemonade or roasted coffee upon arrival.

Occasionally I love to getaway and always look forward to discovering signature treats!  One of my favorite “Great Lake” escapes is a Victorian-style Inn with picturesque views of sunsets and a beautiful outdoor wraparound porch.  Every morning guests awaken to the aroma of delicious homemade coffee cake, muffins and fresh bread.

 

 

 

The Harbor House Inn features signature caramels that are “to die for"!  Guests enjoy complimentary confections that greet them bedside during turndown service.  The caramels have become a popular takeaway when guests depart and certainly create an inviting tradition for all who stay at the Inn.

A few weeks ago I experienced another fabulous weekend at the Inn and was thrilled to learn about the newly published cookbook with many Inn favorites including the buttery caramels, an Innkeepers family recipe that has been passed down for several generations.

Are you ready to stir up some amazing caramel?

Here is the caramel "how to" - seriously sinful and super soft!  They melt in your mouth! 

The BEST EVER!

 
Start out with five simple ingredients! 

Mix dark Karo syrup, sugar and butter over medium heat

 
Stir until mixture comes to a "ploppy" boil

 
Add sweetened condensed milk - keep stirring! 

Take off heat and add pure vanilla
Smooth, buttery and creamy!

Cool overnight in buttered glass pan 

 
Twist time! 

I purchased this paper at my local candy making store

Stay tuned tommorow for a creative caramel presentation idea!

Here is the InnKeepers family recipe...

1 c. granulated sugar

1 c. dark Karo syrup

1 c. real butter

14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp. vanilla

In medium pan saucepan mix sugar, Karo syrup and butter over medium heat.  Continue until mixture comes to a “ploppy” boil.  Time for seven minutes, NOT stirring.  Then add condensed milk.  Mix well, and continue stirring over medium heat.  When mixture comes to a “ploppy” boil again, time for 13 minutes, stirring constantly.  Take off heat, add vanilla.  Mix well, and pour into well-buttered 8x8 glass pan.  Cool overnight at room temperature.  Cut into bite-sized squares and wrap.  Makes approximately 6o caramels. 

ENJOY from E-Trender Sue!