Homemade Caramels
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Homemade Caramels
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Homemade Caramels are buttery soft and sweet with the perfect oogey gooey chewiness. They are easy to make and are the perfect neighbor gift for the holiday season.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cups packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper going up the sides, leaving at least 2 inches of overhang and spray lightly with pan spray. Set aside.
- Add ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cups packed dark brown sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, ½ cup evaporated milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup unsalted butter to a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pot.
- Cook over medium-low heat while whisking frequently for about 30 minutes, until it reaches 238-240 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract before pouring into the prepared pan. Set aside and let sit for a few hours until fully set up.
- Cut into 1 x ½ inch pieces with a sharp knife or pizza cutter and wrap the caramels in wax paper.
Notes
- Updated December 21, 2024
- Originally Posted January 5, 2021
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1caramel
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.04mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48caramels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1caramel | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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