Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of these Easy Salted Caramels with a hint of sea salt. This homemade candy recipe is perfect for gifting or satisfying your own sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Cook: Attach a candy thermometer, cook to 245°F, stirring frequently.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour and Cool: Pour into the pan, cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with sea salt. Let cool completely.
- Cut and Wrap: Cut into squares and wrap in wax paper if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding other ingredients.
- Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
