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Homemade Caramels
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 48 caramels
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Updated December 21, 2024
- Originally Posted January 5, 2021
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.