Description
Master the art of homemade caramels with this easy guide. Perfectly chewy, buttery, and customizable with endless flavor options for 2024.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal later. Grease the parchment paper with a bit of butter.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it doesn’t touch the bottom. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour the hot caramel into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Allow it to cool completely, at least 2 hours, until firm.
- Once set, lift the caramel out using the parchment paper. Cut into small squares and wrap individually in wax paper.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min