Description

These Homemade Caramels stand out with their irresistible flavor and simplicity. Made with butter, sugar, and cream, they’re perfect for a sweet gift or a personal treat any time of the year.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup + 1 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup + 1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla

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Instructions

Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil and grease it with the butter.
In a large, deep saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugars, corn syrup, and heavy cream.
Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts, then bring to a gentle boil. Slowly stir in the additional heavy cream.
Cook undisturbed until a candy thermometer reads 240°F.
Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, being careful not to scrape the sides where crystals have formed.
Allow to cool until firm.
Lift the caramel out of the pan and peel the foil off.
Cut into oblong pieces, wrap each piece in waxed paper or candy foil, and twist the ends to seal.

Notes

For best results, use a candy thermometer to ensure perfect caramel consistency.
Make sure the saucepan is deep enough to prevent boiling over.
Store wrapped caramels in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 80
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 15mg