There is nothing quite like Butterscotch with its creamy sweetness loved by adults and children alike it is perfect for Halloween trick or treat, bonfire parties or nicely packaged ,a most acceptable Christmas gift.
1lb demerera sugar
4 oz butter
half a pint of milk
half a teaspoon of vanilla essence
Place the sugar,butter and milk in a heavy bottomed pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil until a little of the mixture forms hard threads when tested in cold water. If using a sugar thermometre the temperature should be 140oC.
Remove from the heat add the essence then pour in to a buttered shallow tin.
Mark in to small pieces and break when cold.
It is worth a little forward planning at this time of year,home made sweets as gifts not only save money, they are always welcomed as I thoughtful present. Make some now for bonfire night as a practice run for Christmas.
Tomorrow, something that even children can make,no cook Peppermint Creams.
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