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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.
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
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter plus more for buttering the pan
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Grease well with butter. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the hot caramel into the prepared dish. Let it cool completely.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.