How Did They Make Candy 200 Years Ago? - 1830s Caramels 

Hard caramel is a very easy dessert to make, with the biggest obstacle being how to cook it over a fire without a candy thermometer & not burning it. If you feel comfortable trying this at home you can make your own caramel with only sugar & water! Below is the recipe: *Pre 1860s Caramel (from The Cook's Dictionary, 1830) 1 cup of white or brown sugar 1/4 cup of water In a sauce pan combine the sugar & water. Set it over medium-high heat and stir until it starts to bubble. Once it bubbles do not stir. Stirring it while boiling will ruin the caramel and make it grainy. While cooking, if you have a candy thermometer be sure that the temperature does not exceed 375 degrees or it may burn. The ideal temperature is 320 degrees. As it boils the color will gradually change into a caramel brown. Once you've reached that beautiful color it's done. Carefully pour into your desired mold or a plate lined with baking paper (lining tins with paper is a practice that goes back centuries). This settles quickly and should be ready to enjoy within 20 minutes. *These would make delicious, homemade lollipops. Quickly pour the molten caramel into molds with lollipop sticks placed over them. *Post 1860s Caramel. This recipe is my own, inspired by a compilation of a dozen or so real recipes that I've seen published between 1860-1900. The main change between this caramel and earlier variations is the addition of dairy. This results in a different end texture which is soft, cuttable and chewy. This will still not be like the ultra-modern caramels that you may be familiar with though. Those usually contain corn syrup. Although corn syrup did exist during the 1800s, it did not become commonly used in cooking until the 20th century so I omitted it for more accuracy. 1/3 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 cup of white or brown sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup of water In a sauce pan combine the sugar & water. Set it over medium-high heat and stir until it starts to bubble. Once it bubbles do not stir. Stirring it while boiling will ruin the caramel and make it grainy. While cooking, if you have a candy thermometer be sure that the temperature does not exceed 375 degrees or it may burn. The ideal temperature is 320 degrees. As it boils the color will gradually change into a caramel brown. While that boils in a separate saucepan combine the cream and butter. Melt over medium low heat until the butter is a liquid. Once the sugar has browned nicely carefully pour the melted cream & butter mixture into the cooked sugar. Add salt. Stir up well & then cook for a further 2 minutes on medium heat. Carefully pour into molds or on a pan lined with greased paper. Allow to set in a cold place, such as a refrigerator, for at least 2 hours before slicing & enjoying. Sometimes it can take up to 24 hours to set up. *Be very careful when working with hot caramel as it can cause serious burns if it makes contact with your skin or eyes.

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2:50 Mish Mish thinks "Welp, time to get back on the roof".

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Thank you for solving a mystery for me that went back decades. After WW2 Mom and I lived with my English Grandparents in a small Yorkshire village for several years. My grandmother would make this brown candy of which I never learned its name, until now. It was only after Mom and my grandmother passed away that I remembered that treat. It's the small things that stay with you through your life. I'm now 80 years old and you took me back to my grandmothers' kitchen. Thank You.

Both caramels look great. Thank you, Justine for the recipe. Mish Mish has been mischievous.

Loved this! Thank you. I love Carmel! I make a Thick Carmel Sauce just like your post 1860 recite except I add more cream, butter & vanilla. I mix chopped pecans in with the Carmel . I use it as filling & topping on my Black Devils FOOD scratch cake.

I wish I was this calm when I cook.😮

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I love caramel to the point where I think I prefer it over chocolate (a dangerous opinion, I know) and now I know what my next mission in life is: to make this receipt myself! 😋

MishMish at the door trying to leave the scene of the crime lol

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I think I’d pick post 1860 caramel. Using the pre 1860 to drizzle while warm sounds interesting. Like the first hard shell topping. 😊❤

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Looks like amber-colored stain glass. Very pretty. Great job Justine!

Justine has her caramel colored dress on! Lovely, too.

Pre 1800 caramel is more like rock candy. Both versions look yymmy!❤

Mish Mish wants to be a chef's assistant. That is why kitty took the pot holder....

Ron and Justine!! I’m riding my bike through Springfield, MO but will check this out at the next rest stop (ie. Home)! So glad you posted!

My mom always made her own homemade caramel sauce for ice cream. It was so good! I used to tell all of the younger kids in the family that it was “adult caramel” so they wouldn’t eat it all!

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Looks delicious as always 😋

Aw, poor Mish Mish ruined your pot holder. My kitty, Minka, goes through scratching posts like they're going out of style. I love your dress, it's really pretty!

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When I was a kid I somehow accidentally made a chocolate taffy it was so good. I think I used a jar of corn syrup. I thought I was making brownies, lol.

The pre 1860s reminds me of my childhood here in Australia. My mum would make this and pour it into mini muffin trays lined with paper cups, then stick a popsicle stick in them or sprinkle with hundreds and thousands. Here we call it toffee

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YUMM! Kids here grew eating scottish toffee which is right in the middle of both . Creamy and sweet like the 1860s but the best was brittle enough that you could smash it into bite size pieces. When i was a kid a box of MacKintosh toffee cost 10 cents and every kid bought one at the Saturday matenae . The sound of 200 boxes being slammed onto the floor was deafening 😂

pulling that wagon up so the cat can jump down!! haha just makes one smile!! love this channel!!

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I have eat the dark candy my mom would make for us when we were young . Love it stay safe

I made an old 18th century caramel that used lemon and it was really tasty. I used it for show and tell at our book club. It was a soft chewy kind.

Hi Justine. I've been a subscriber for quite awhile. Actually I'm subscribed to both your channels. I really enjoy both of them. I'm also so happy to see your subscribers getting so high. Thank you for teaching us how to make caramel in two different ways. You are so talented, just a joy to watch.

Very interesting. Great video, keep up the great work.

These both looked delish, and Its always a treat seeing mish mish.

Caramel is my favorite, along with butterscotch too, yumm.

I love how the re 1800s caramel looks like stained glass!!!Absolutely love your dress Justine!!!

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Loved this episode!!

Thank you for your videos and the time that you put in to them how people ate back in the 19th century very interesting. But what I love the most is the kitty. I’m not sure if it’s a he or she but the kitty has a fun personality that makes me smile And I love the way she talks to you. Thank you for putting out wonderful videos. Hello from the Texas Hill country.

Amazing. I'd love to try this!

LOve Caramel Candies ---- and especially soft Caramel drizzled over Ice Cream.... Old Fashioned Pecan or Peanut Brittle is another favorite..

Mish Mish is just too cute. That caramel looks really yummy.

That color looks so nice on you, Justine ❤

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I prefer the creamy caramel. It looked so delicious! Thanks for sharing these cooking videos. They’re so enjoyable!

I love the bit with MishMish and the wagon 😂 too cute, both of you!

I watched my Gramma E. Make the Carmel with butter and cream recipe. She said always make small batches at a time in a small enamel saucepan. These are soft carmels.Really good. Wrap in waxed paper and freeze.

Thank you for sharing very humble to watch

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Mish-Mish is short for mischievous 😂 we forgive him 🥹

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That Mish Mish is so smart! Lol! 🐱. The candy looks delicious! 💕

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Looks like a beautiful day mish mish seems to be having a lot of fun Love the video

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Thank you for pointing out the difference. I never knew this existed. And MishMash will come down when you cook the 1800's equal of fancy feast. Lol.

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Mish Mish-"But trouble is my middle name!" 😂

1:11 That's both cute and hilarious 😅. I love me some Mish Mish.

Interesting comparison. Yummy amber shards.

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Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸Watching your video brings me back in 19th century. Very effective. Cheers 🥂

Cats are such showboats 😂😂😂 I love it.

O Justine that particular dress is very nice! Very becoming on u!! Love it. Looks comfy actually! Perfect color for caramel making!

That was so easy and looks delicious. My kinda receipt! MishMish was having none of it. Lol. He wanted out.

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Mish Mish is the real star of the show!

Love these videos. Taking notes! (Kitty wanted to be co-star.)

Wow I thought caramel was a fairly new thing. Justine I love your dress the colour is wonderful on you. Happy Easter to you and yours. Cheers from the pacific northwest. Canada side.

What a naughty kitty 😺 😅

There goes the pot holder 😂 Mish Mish improvement ❤

When Mish Mish meowed, my kitten Danica jolted awake on my lap and raptly STARED at the rest of the video 😂

That cat is not going to stop getting up there, lol. He's having too much fun!

When I was little my mom made candy like this, but she poured it on wax paper in small circles about the size of a saucer. Then she put some kind of heavy string and made a loop that hung off the edge. When they dried. We strung ribbon through the loop and hung them on our Christmas tree. Then she would let us take some off the tree and eat them like a safety sucker.

Lol! That booger knows he’s being a pain! I love cats & I do think there is an unusual mischievious spirit about black ones! Great candy video!

I'm imagining how everyone felt the first time they tasted/discovered that caramel went great with chocolate😊😋

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Just a tip when you make caramel get your sugar level in the pan and then add the water. Never stir it, that is what causes the crystallized sugar on the sides of the pan.

I envy people who can make candy. Sugar and I just don't get along, I always burn it! Both caramels look delicious!

Looks delicious, Justine! I think Mishmish is going to have a ball finding trouble at the big house. Thank you and have a blessed Easter! xoxo

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I remember going through the same scenario with my cat when I was a kid, lol. She always acted like she didn't know how to get off the roof and it scared me! Three difference between the two caramels is surprising! I've never seen one clear like that. The second reminds me of pralines minus the nuts.

Very yummy and interesting video!! And Mish Mish is so cute and smart 😻

Mish mish - proving that throughout all the centuries cats have always been little jerks 😂

I know they made taffy years ago. My grandfather could but candy companies out of business. But heloved building airplanes and other smaller stuff. I am glad you did tulips very interesting. Thanks. Flowers are in your wedding plans I am sure. Try edible flowers on a cake.Like a one week weve been marrried episode. Love you two. So excited for you. I love carmels!!!!!!!!!

I’m always impressed with what you do Justine but this amazing! Anyone that thinks cooking anything on an open hearth is going to be easy let alone candy.most people can’t get it right with modern technology.

Justine, you two consistently decorate in the sweetest way. I absolutely love it. My best friend grew up in a home built in same time period... so much of your ascetic, gives me fond memories... every time I watch one of your videos, i wish life was exactly this way.. even tho i hate washing dishes 😊 Also do you make your clothes? And where do you get your cook/kitchenware? Oh another also... i made the dandelion jelly... but guessed on the ingredient amounts... could you be a dear and add them in modern equations?

My cat Sprinkles does the very same thing, climbing on the roof and waiting for me to rescue her. Only I use a large garbage bin for her to jump down onto! They do love our attention!

😅that cat is hysterical!😂

Mishy, you ruined mamas pot holder 😂....we love you Mish Mish ❤

I love cats black cats particularly. Mishmish is adorable!!

Very nice recipe 🎉