Description
Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of homemade caramels that make perfect gifts and sweet treats for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt Ingredients: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir until well combined and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add Condensed Milk: Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until thickened.
- Cook to Temperature: Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer (20-30 minutes).
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool Down: Pour the caramel into the prepared baking dish and let cool at room temperature until firm.
- Cut and Wrap: Cut into squares or rectangles and wrap in wax paper or cellophane for gifting or storing.
Notes
Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature, separating layers with wax paper. They can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg