Homemade Salted Caramels
These homemade salted caramel candies are garnished with flaky sea salt or fleur de sel. Homemade chewy caramels make fabulous gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tsp vegetable oil, for the pan
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 ⅓ cups heavy cream
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt, for finishing
Recommended Equipment
- Deep saucepan for the caramel mixture
- Small saucepan for the cream
Instructions
- Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil and then line the bottom and sides with a sheet of parchment paper; brush the parchment paper lightly with oil.1 to 2 tsp vegetable oil
- In a deep saucepan — at least 4 to 5 inches in depth — combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil the mixture, swirling the pan frequently, until the mixture begins to turn golden. Do not stir.1/3 cup water | 2 cups granulated sugar | 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- Meanwhile, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt in a saucepan and place it over low heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove the cream mixture from the heat and set aside.1 1/3 cups heavy cream | 7 tbsp unsalted butter | 1 tsp sea salt
- When the syrup reaches a deep amber color, carefully stir in the hot cream mixture and vanilla. Attach a candy thermometer and cook over medium-low heat until it reaches 250°F (firm ball stage). This stage will take about 10 to 15 minutes.1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour the finished caramel into the oiled pan. It will bubble up at first, but it will smooth out as it sets. Let the caramel mixture stand for a few hours and then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Tamp down very lightly to help the salt adhere to the caramel.flaky sea salt
- Cut the caramel into squares or small logs and wrap in wax paper or candy wrappers.
Watch the caramel closely once it starts coloring, because it can quickly go from amber to overly dark.
Let the caramels cool completely before cutting for the cleanest squares. A lightly oiled knife can help with sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.01mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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