Soft, Chewy Homemade Caramels
Chewy homemade caramels are a delicious candy you can make in your own kitchen. This soft caramel recipe is decadent and delightful. Perfect for making around the holidays or any time you want a sweet treat!
Servings: 36
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups light Karo syrup
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup salted butter cubed
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream do not substitute
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Liberally butter a 9x13" baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large pot with a candy thermometer attached to the side, set over medium heat, combine the sugar, syrup, and salt. Stir the mixture until the syrup's dissolved & begun to bubble.
- Without letting the mixture stop bubbling, slowly whisk in the cream until it's completely incorporated. Don't stop stirring.
- Stir in the butter, and keep stirring. The mixture must remain at a boil, stirring constantly, for roughly 15-20 minutes.
- When the temperature reaches 245° stir in the vanilla, then carefully pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Set the dish aside, and allow to cool completely so the caramel hardens.
- Once hardened, use a butter knife to cut it into rectangular or square pieces.
- Wrap the pieces in wax paper, and they will stay good (and soft) for 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- DO NOT substitute anything for the heavy cream.
- Brown sugar will give this more of a butterscotch flavor.
- If your thermometer is almost at the proper temperature, and you want to be sure the caramel's ready add a spoonful to a glass of ice water. If it forms a firm ball, it's ready. But if not- keep boiling and stirring until it does.
- For a more uniform presentation, cut it into 12 vertical rows. After cutting into vertical rows, cut 4 rows across. This will yield nice even rectangular pieces of caramel.
- If you don't want to precut wax paper (can also use parchment paper), you can find some in the candy making section of your local craft store
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg