Soft and Chewy Homemade Caramels Recipe You’ll Love!
A delightful recipe for making soft and chewy homemade caramels that are perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 64 caramels 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar, corn syrup, and salt, stirring until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and add the sweetened condensed milk.
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a soft ball stage (about 240°F or 115°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel into the prepared baking dish and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and wrap in wax paper.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly to prevent burning.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of sea salt on top before it cools.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg