1921 Oxford Confectionery (E253) With Recipe

Number of Cards

1921 Oxford Confectionery has 20 cards which there is 1 Cub player

Card Dimensions

The cards measure 1 5/8" x 2 3/4"

Basic Features

The front side of the card showcased a striking black and white image of the player, prominently displaying his name and team name beneath the portrait. On the reverse side, collectors would find a comprehensive checklist of the entire set, allowing enthusiasts to track their collection easily. A unique feature noted on the back stated that each card was individually wrapped inside a piece of caramel, adding a nostalgic and sweet twist to the collecting experience.

1921 Homemade Caramels Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon butter softened
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk about 1/2 of a 14-ounce can
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

• Line a 9-inch square baking dish with foil. Butter the foil. Set aside.
• In the top of a double boiler, combine the heavy cream with the sweetened condensed milk. Heat pan over low heat until milk and cream are warm. Keep on a low simmer, stirring occasionally.
• In a large 3-4 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Heat over medium heat until boiling, stirring with a wooden spoon. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
• Very slowly, over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the warmed cream mxture to the boiling sugar mixture, while stirring with a wooden spoon. Wait about 3 minutes between each addition of cream (this process will take about 45 minutes). Be sure to continuously stir the mixture.
• Once all the additions of the warm cream have been added, monitor the candy thermometer until it reaches 242 degrees F.
• Remove from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract. Quickly pour the caramel into the buttered foil-lined baking dish.
• Allow caramel to set at room temperature for several hours.
• To cut the caramels, Remove the foil and cut.
• Imagine wrapping candy in 1921 Oxford Confectionery (E253) baseball cards. You've just journeyed back to the golden age of baseball collecting—how amazing would that be?