Description
Indulge in the sweet and salty delight of these Easy Salted Caramels. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a treat, these homemade caramels are rich, chewy, and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- parchment paper for lining
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang.
- Cook the Caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook until bubbling, then stir in cream and cook to 245°F.
- Finish the Caramels: Remove from heat, add vanilla and sea salt, pour into dish, and cool. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
Notes:
- Be cautious not to over-stir after adding cream to prevent crystallization.
- Opt for flaky sea salt for superior texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
