Homemade Caramels Recipe
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these homemade caramels. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat, these soft and chewy caramels are a classic confection that is surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: About 60 pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly butter the paper.
- Melt Butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook the Mixture: Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 245°F (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 12–15 minutes.
- Finish the Caramel: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Immediately pour the hot caramel into the prepared dish, spreading evenly.
- Cool and Cut: Allow to cool completely at room temperature for 2–3 hours or until set. Once firm, lift out the caramel slab using the parchment paper and cut into small squares with a sharp knife.
- Wrap: Wrap each piece in wax paper if desired.
Notes
- For salted caramels, sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after pouring into the dish.
- Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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