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Chewy Homemade Sea Salted Caramels
These soft and chewy Sea Salted Caramels are possibly the easiest homemade treats you can make using simple pantry ingredients. They are sweet and buttery with just the perfect amount of saltiness to keep you coming back for more! Make a batch to keep on days when you are hankering for something sweet or to give away to friends and family on special occasions or holidays.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 55 candies
Calories: 47 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt like Maldon or Fleur de Sel for sprinkling
- cooking spray
- wax paper for wrapping candies
Instructions
Make the Sugar Syrup Mixture
Add the Cream and Butter
Pour and Chill to Set
Slice, Wrap and Enjoy!
Notes
- spatula
- heavy-bottomed pot
- candy thermometer
- Stop stirring the sugar syrup mixture once it is fully combined. This will prevent crystals from forming on the sides of the pan due to splashes. If you need to do so because the mixture is not evenly browning, use a gentle swirling motion only. You can use a wet silicone brush to remove the sugar splashes if necessary.
- Once the sugar syrup mixture starts to turn brown, make sure to pay attention to it. It can quickly burn if you leave it unattended and will make the caramel bitter and too dark. You will not be able to fix it at this point and would have to start again.
- I highly recommend using a tall wooden spoon or spatula to prevent any burns on your hands as the mixture can get hot, especially when the cream and butter are added. A tall, heavy-bottomed pot will help in cooking the caramel mixture evenly with less mess.
- The caramels will be much easier to cut when they're cold. If it is still sticking when you slice, just spray a bit of oil on the knife.
- While a candy thermometer is not necessary for making great caramels, it is highly recommended to achieve consistent results. A regular instant read thermometer does not reach temperatures high enough to work for this application.
Nutrition Information
Calories
47kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 55candies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.