Delicious and chewy homemade caramels that are perfect for a sweet treat or gift. These caramels are soft, buttery, and melt in your mouth.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 120 ml light corn syrup
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 120 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Line a baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, light corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is melted and well combined.
Step 3
Slowly add the heavy cream while continuing to stir. Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan.
Step 4
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 120°C. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Step 6
Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish and let it cool completely at room temperature.
Step 7
Once cooled, cut the caramel into small squares and wrap each piece in wax paper.