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.
Servings: 48 caramels
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
Serving: 1caramel | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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