Mom’s Homemade Caramels
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Mom’s Homemade Caramels
Description
Mom’s Homemade Caramels rely on a simple blend of butter, heavy whipping cream, sugar, and corn syrup cooked to the soft ball stage to produce chewy, tender candies. The cooking process involves boiling the mixture until it reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the right balance of heat to achieve the correct caramel consistency. Once boiled, the hot caramel is poured into a greased pan to cool and set before being cut into small squares. Variations include adding vanilla extract for flavor and sprinkling coarse salt on top after cooling to introduce a pleasant contrast that highlights the caramel's sweetness.
The texture of these caramels is soft yet firm enough to hold their shape, making them easy to wrap and handle. They develop a golden color and buttery richness from the butter and cream, which complements the smooth sugar base. The cooking technique requires patience and attention to temperature to ensure the candy cooks properly without burning.
These caramels are great for gifting or enjoying as bite-sized treats. Wrapping the pieces in wax paper keeps them from sticking together. The recipe can be adapted with salt or vanilla to tailor the flavor to preference, adding a gourmet touch to this classic candy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter NOT margarine
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups Karo syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pan.
- Stir and bring to a boil and continue boiling until the candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees.
- Pour into a large, greased cookie sheet and cool.
- Once cooled, cut into bite-size squares and wrap in wax paper.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer or the "soft ball stage" cold water test to ensure the caramel reaches 240°F for the proper texture.
- If the caramels are too soft, reheat the mixture to reach the correct temperature before pouring.
- To add salted caramel flavor, stir in vanilla extract before pouring and sprinkle coarse salt on top after cooling for about 15 minutes.
- Wrap each caramel square in wax paper to prevent sticking and for easy storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 100pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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