Confectionery | Vegetarian

Butterscotch Candy

Saccharum officinarum, Bos taurus Allergens: Milk
Butterscotch Candy

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Brown Sugar, Butter, Corn Syrup, Cream, Salt

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A hard confectionery made from brown sugar and butter, boiled to a hard crack stage, resulting in a distinct sweet, rich, and buttery flavor.

Sensory Profile

TasteVery sweet, rich, intense buttery, distinct caramelized brown sugar
TextureHard, smooth, brittle, melts slowly in mouth
AromaStrong sweet, buttery, caramel-like
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 15g (3-4 pieces)
Calories400 kcal
Total Fat5g
Saturated Fat3g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg
Protein0g
Total Carbohydrate90g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars85g
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg

Chef’s Secret

Crushing butterscotch candies into a powder or small shards makes an excellent, shelf-stable topping for ice cream, baked goods, or rimming cocktail glasses.

Substitutions

Best Match

Hard Caramel Candies

1:1

Offers a very similar hard texture and caramelized sugar flavor profile, often interchangeable.

Toffee Candy

1:1

Provides a rich, buttery, and often crunchy alternative with a similar flavor depth.

Werther's Original Hard Candies

1:1

A widely available hard candy with a creamy caramel flavor, very close in profile.

Hard Coffee Candies

1:1

For a different but complementary flavor, provides the same long-lasting hard candy experience.

Buying Guide

Look for real butter as an ingredient for authentic flavor.

Flavor Pairings

Coffee tea as a standalone sweet treat crushed for dessert topping.