Description
Delightful homemade caramels that are soft, creamy, and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease a square baking dish and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared dish and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and wrap in wax paper.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for accuracy and consider adding flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg