Homemade Caramel Candy

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    64 pieces

  • Calories

    73 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Caramel Candy

Perfect for gift giving, this Homemade Caramel Candy is even better than store bought! You only need a few ingredients to make this irresistible homemade candy.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter plus more for buttering the pan
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
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Instructions

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Grease well with butter. Set aside.
  2. In a 3 quart pan (or larger), combine the 1/2 cup butter, corn syrup, sugar and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Once the mixture is boiling, let it boil uncovered until it reaches 238ºF on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently. (Read the notes below for non-thermometer instructions.) This will take anywhere from 30-60 minutes, so be patient.
  4. Pour the hot caramel into the prepared dish. Let it cool completely.
  5. Remove the caramel from the pan using the sides of the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Cut the candy into 8 rows by 8 rows, 1x1-inch each. Wrap candies in waxed paper, if desired.

Notes

  • To make the candy without a thermometer, make the recipe as indicated, but keep a bowl of ice water close by. When the caramel starts darkening, test it by putting a small spoonful of the caramel into the ice water. If the caramel keeps its shape, but is pliable, it is done. Just be cautious of overcooking the caramel - it will get hard instead of pliable if it is overcooked.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1piece Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 64pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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