Homemade Caramels
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Homemade Caramels
Description
This caramel recipe starts by melting butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan until boiling. Evaporated milk is slowly incorporated while stirring continuously, cooking the mixture further until it reaches the soft ball stage, indicating the right consistency for chewy caramels.
The cooked candy is poured into a parchment-lined pan and cooled in the refrigerator to firm up before being sliced into squares. The use of evaporated milk adds a creamy richness, while the combination of two sugars and corn syrup provides a balanced sweetness and texture that holds shape yet remains chewy.
These caramels have a golden color with a smooth, tender bite. They can be wrapped individually for gifting or enjoyed as a sweet treat. The recipe does not include additional flavorings beyond vanilla and salt, keeping a straightforward caramel flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, hanging over the sides just a bit.
- Add the butter, sugars, corn syrup, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir mixture until it begins to boil, about 8 minutes.
- Gradually and slowly add in the evaporated milk, just small amounts while the mixture is boiling and stirring constantly. You will do this for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture reaches "soft ball" stage with a candy thermometer (238 degrees F). A great way to test is to drop a small amount of the caramel sauce in a small cut of ice water. If you can mold it with your fingers into a ball and it's pliable, it's ready. Remove from heat and carefully add in vanilla.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan. Cool completely by placing in the fridge for 30 minutes or more. Once firm, remove the caramels from the pan by lifting out the parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut caramel into squares.
- For gifts, place a caramel in the middle of wax paper, roll up, and then twist the ends to seal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 100pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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