Description
This delicious homemade caramel recipe is perfect for any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, corn syrup, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well.
- Microwave on high for 6–7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until bubbling and thick.
- Perform a soft ball test after 6 minutes; if it doesn’t form a soft ball in cold water, microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- The soft ball test is when a small drop of hot caramel is placed into cold water, forming a pliable ball that flattens easily between your fingers, indicating the caramel is ready.
- Once done, stir in vanilla bean paste and pour the caramel into the prepared pan, sprinkle with sea salt and let it cool for 2 hours until set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy! For best results, let the caramels sit out of the fridge for 5-10 minutes before cutting with a sharp, greased knife to avoid sticking.
Notes
- Store caramels in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg