Easy Salted Caramels Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and salty combination of these Easy Salted Caramels with a chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday treats or gifts!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus cooling)
- Yield: 64 small caramels 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, and salt. Boil gently, stirring constantly until 245°F.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Pour and Set: Pour caramel into pan, let sit, sprinkle with sea salt, cool for 2-3 hours, cut into squares, and wrap if desired.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- For a softer caramel, stop cooking at 240°F; for firmer caramels, go up to 250°F.
- Store wrapped caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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