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    Home » Dessert » Salted Maple Bourbon Caramels Recipe

    Salted Maple Bourbon Caramels Recipe

    Published: Dec 11, 2017 · Modified: Dec 23, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Add adventure to homemade caramels! Salted maple bourbon caramels are great for holiday parties or a simple candy jar that sits atop your counter.

    close up of bourbon caramels sprinkled with salt

    My cute hubby and I are basking in the glow of our recent kidless time away. We savored our time together in Chicago and giddily sipped coffees and enjoyed a handful of DELICIOUS meals together.

    Part of me wants to be back in Chicago with Dan but I’m mostly glad to be back with “the pack.” Two boys, a dog and a cat are happy to have us back, and the feelings are very mutual.

    I made these TOTALLY delicious caramels before we went on vacation. I froze most of them because I knew I’d want them for later. The salt and the maple and the bourbon…you guys! These are so delicious. They’re great for holiday parties or gatherings of any kind.

    bourbon caramels with salt cut into squares on wax paper

    HOW TO MAKE SALTED MAPLE BOURBON CARAMELS

    STEP 1

    Line a 9×13 dish with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the butter, sugars, corn syrup, evaporated milk, heavy whipping cream and maple syrup in a large saucepan.

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reads 243 degrees F.

    STEP 2

    Immediately remove pan from heat and stir in the bourbon and 1 tablespoon of sea salt (WARNING: mixture will bubble vigorously, so be prepared!).

    Pour the caramel into the prepared baking dish and allow mixture to cool completely.

    caramel in a baking dish with parchment

    Sprinkle with additional sea salt and cut into small squares. Wrap individually in wax paper.

    ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4

    RECIPE NOTES: SALTED MAPLE BOURBON CARAMELS

    • A high-quality candy thermometer is a necessity for this recipe. A Thermapen works AMAZING! <—-affiliate link
    • WARNING: mixture will bubble vigorously when the bourbon is added, so be prepared.
    • Prep the parchment in the baking dish before you start cooking the caramels and spray lightly with cooking spray.
    • Just before the caramels reach their optimal temp, heat the bourbon for 30 seconds in the micro.
    • Use wax paper for wrapping caramels.
    salted caramels lined up on a piece of wax paper

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    stacked bourbon caramels that have been sprinkled with salt

    Salted Maple Bourbon Caramels Recipe

    Add adventure to homemade caramels! Salted maple bourbon caramels are great for holiday parties or a simple candy jar that sits atop your counter.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 75
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 cup light corn syrup
    • 5 oz evaporated milk
    • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
    • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
    • 1/2 cup bourbon
    • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt plus some for sprinkling

    Instructions

    • Line a 9×13 dish with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the butter, sugars, corn syrup, evaporated milk, heavy whipping cream and maple syrup in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reads 243 degrees F.
    • Immediately remove pan from heat and stir in the bourbon and 1 tablespoon of sea salt (WARNING: mixture will bubble vigorously, so be prepared!).
    • Pour the caramel into the prepared baking dish and allow mixture to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional sea salt and cut into small squares. Wrap individually in wax paper.

    Notes

    • A high-quality candy thermometer is a necessity for this recipe. A Thermapen works AMAZING! <—-affiliate link
    • Prep the parchment in the baking dish before you start cooking the caramels and spray lightly with cooking spray.
    • Just before the caramels reach their optimal temp, heat the bourbon for 30 seconds in the micro.
    • Use wax paper for wrapping caramels.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sylvia

      December 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      4 stars
      Made half a batch and the caramel texture is amazing! I followed recipe but we don’t really get Maple or Bourbon flavor. Lightly used flakey salt for topping and tried a piece. I felt it was overly salty, so be careful. I was able to remove enough salt to save.

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      • Megan Porta

        December 27, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you Sylvia! I think the bourbon is a light flavor that if you compare side to side you notice but isn’t overpowering at all. I’m glad you liked the texture and enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. Emily

      November 20, 2021 at 6:52 pm

      I just made these and they are delectable. I also covered half with bittersweet chocolate and sprinkled them with salt. I am not sure which one I love more! Thanks for this recipe.

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      • Megan Porta

        November 23, 2021 at 3:45 pm

        Emily – those sound amazing! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Mama V

      December 11, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      These look so creamy and dreamy! We LOVE caramels at our house, and this combo looks fabulous!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        December 24, 2017 at 3:14 am

        Hey Mama V! Yep, these are totally irresistibly yummy!
        Megan

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