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Homemade Caramels Recipe

These Homemade Caramels are chewy and gooey and sooo delicious. You won’t want to eat just one! Perfect treat for holiday parties and holiday gifts!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 64
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Coat a 9×13 dish generously with cooking spray and set aside. Combine the butter, sugars, corn syrup, evaporated milk and heavy whipping cream 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 vanilla extract. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan and allow mixture to cool completely. Cut into small squares and wrap in wax paper.

Notes

  • A high-quality candy thermometer is a necessity for this recipe.
  • Prepare yourself for nearly an hour of constant stirring. Have someone on standby if you need a break. TRUST ME when I say that the stirring is 100% worthwhile.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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