Vanilla Caramel

Mix the sugar, 1 cup of cream, the corn syrup, and salt in a large saucepan

Cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly

Gradually add the remaining cream while whisking, so the mixture doesn't stop boiling

Let it boil for an additional 5 minutes

Add the butter (1 tablespoon at a time), whisking constantly

Cook slowly, whisking, until a small portion of the mixture forms a ball with a consistency similar to caramel when dropped into cold water

Remove from heat

Add the vanilla and nuts

Whisk slowly

Pour into an 8x5-inch pan greased with butter, and let it cool

Invert onto a surface and cut into 2-cm cubes

Wrap in wax paper

This recipe yields about 1 kg.