Ingredients for Caramels
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Light Brown Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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How to Make Caramels
- Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 cups packed light brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
- Stir in 1 cup light corn syrup, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent scorching.
- Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture reaches the firm-ball stage (245°F on a candy thermometer). This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel into a well-buttered 9x13 inch jelly roll pan.
- Allow to cool completely for at least 4-5 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Once firm, remove from the pan, cut into squares, and wrap individually in red and green wrappers or wax paper.
- Makes approximately 5 pounds of delicious caramels.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
1196g
Fat
276g
Carbs
123g
