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Salted Caramel Candy Recipe (with Bourbon)

Amazing Bourbon Salted Caramels! This soft chewy caramel candy recipe makes the absolute and easiest salted caramel you'll ever try.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 80 + caramels
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • sea salt coarse or flaked

Instructions

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  1. Place the sugars, heavy cream, butter, corn syrup and bourbon in a large sauce pot. Attach a candy thermometer to the edge of the pot with the tip touching the ingredients, then place over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mixture to simmer until it reaches 245-260 degrees F and is the desired color you like for caramel. If the temperature starts rising faster than the caramel is browning, lower the heat even more to give it time to caramelize.
  3. Meanwhile, line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and cut the corners so it folds into the dish neatly. Spray the parchment with non-stick cooking spray. Then prepare a cup of ice water to test the caramel. Once the caramel reaches at least 245 degrees F, use a spoon to drop a little bit of molten caramel into the ice water. Lift it out and test for texture. It should be firm enough to cut, yet soft enough to chew. If needed, simmer the caramel a little longer, but do not allow it to go over 260 degrees F. Once it's ready, stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Carefully pour the molten caramel into the prepared dish and allow it to cool completely. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the dish in the refrigerator. Once cooled, lift the whole sheet of caramel candy out of the dish by the edges of the parchment paper and cut into 1-inch squares. Sprinkle generously with sea salt, then wrap each candy in small pieces of wax paper.

Notes

  • Caramels can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1caramel Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 80+ caramels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Serving 1caramel
Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.