Homemade Caramel Candy
Homemade Caramel Candy is a rich, buttery, and chewy treat made with simple ingredients. Perfect for gifting or indulging, these bite-sized caramels are smooth, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 64 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 245°F–250°F (firm ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour the hot caramel into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Allow the caramel to cool at room temperature for 2–3 hours until set.
- Once firm, lift the caramel out using the parchment overhang and cut into small squares or rectangles.
- Wrap each piece in wax paper or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use a reliable candy thermometer for accurate results.For sea salt caramels, sprinkle flaky salt on top before the caramel sets.Dip in melted chocolate for an extra decadent variation.Warming the knife or greasing it slightly helps cut clean pieces.Wrap individually to prevent sticking and for easy gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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