Distinguished Gentlemans Burnt Whiskey Caramel

When ever I think of whiskey,  images of a man in a smoking jacket retiring in his study, contemplating world changing thoughts are evoked. Think Winston Churchill or Roosevelt.

It can be so hard to find the right gift for the Distinguished Gentleman. These Burnt Whiskey Caramel's are the perfect solution.

Ladies, if you love your man, you will make him these delicious Burnt Whiskey Caramels!

Step 1: Ingredients & Prep

Ingredients:

1 -2 cups Whiskey

5 tbs unsalted butter cut into pieces

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp sea salt

1 tbs vanilla

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup water

High Quality Sea Salt- Fluer de Sel

Prep & Equipment:

Butter an 8'' square baking pan. Lay a piece of parchment on top of the pan. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Set aside

Candy Thermometer

Wax Paper to wrap caramels

Comments

[korgoth25]

How much of the alcohol burns off in the cooking process?

[lmnopeas]

Exocetid is right. The majority of the alcohol burns offs, but leaves a wonderful whiskey after-note.

[gmiller18]

Be careful -- this turns out not to be true in most cases, and in particular not the case of alcohol added to a liquid and then removed from heat, as in this instance. The USDA found that 85% of the alcohol is retained in a dish like this. http://nutrition-profiles.com/node/61

Love your stuff -- found you through Fark.com, who republished your s'mores martini recipe, which found its way to laughingsquid.com

[lmnopeas]

Thank you!

This is good to know. I really thought most of the alcohol burned off. I didn't have any knowledge of the actual percentage. The flavor is really wonderful and I would imagine you would still have to consume a lot to feel a slight buzz if at all.

[Exocetid]

Pretty much all of it.

You are looking for the whiskey flavor here, not a different way of getting a buzz (unlike brownies!). That said, I am going to make some of this and enjoy it with some (liquid) whiskey for some layered flavor!

[korgoth25]

thanks! I was wondering because unlike baking with alcohol this isnt in a confined space that's at high temps ( I think that makes sense) (ts in a pot not an oven).

[mechtech007]

I am late in showing my appreciation for this recipe. I made several batches for Christmas and was a hit with all. One with scotch, another with Evan Williams single barrel and a few with regular whiskeys.

Keep up the good work and I'll be looking for more surprises when you have the time.

[lmnopeas]

I'm glad it was a hit. D.I.Y. gifts are always the best!

[Magnulus]

This looks amazing! Do you think flake salt will work instead of the Fleur de Sel?

[lmnopeas]

Definitely. Any kind of flake or coarse salt would work. You just want to stay away from table salt.

[BriScrye]

Jameson's!!! V.Nice, you must REALLY like this "gentleman!" ;-)

[HollyHarken]

I've read that if you put the lid on the pot while it is cooking the steam will wash down the sides of the pan and dissolve the crystals. I've never tried it, but it makes sense to me.

[canida]

These look excellent!

[lmnopeas]

Thanks!

[Elric]

"When ever I think of whiskey, images of a man in a smoking jacket retiring in his study, contemplating world changing thoughts are evoked. Think Winston Churchill or Roosevelt"

That's odd. Whenever I think of whiskey, I think of my college roommate throwing up on the carpet because he couldn't make it to the bathroom.

[lmnopeas]

There are other ways to drink whiskey besides Jack and Coke... :)

[MissouriVillian]

Another reason to love whiskey, shame I've never been able to turn out a decent caramel. You however get much love form this whiskey lover.

[lmnopeas]

Thanks! Caramel can be really tricky. I've had a couple batches crystallize on me in the past, but this batch turned out amazing!

[mikeasaurus]

golly good show, old chap!

[jwhite49]

oh my... do you deliver???