5 from 18 votes
Salted Caramels
Salted caramels are rich, chewy confections made by cooking sugar, cream, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a specific temperature, then cooling the mixture until firm. A finishing sprinkle of kosher salt balances the buttery sweetness and enhances flavor. This recipe produces a classic soft caramel treat that can be cut into squares and enjoyed individually.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
60
servings
Calories:
71 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cups light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to a dutch oven (with a candy thermometer attached) on medium heat, whisking well until it comes to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, whisking well until it reaches 245 degrees.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract then pour it into the baking pan and sprinkle the remaining salt over the top and let it harden for 4-6 hours before cutting.
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Notes
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to reach the correct temperature for proper caramel texture.
- Allow the caramel to cool and harden completely, about 4-6 hours, before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 60 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.