Recipe: Caramels
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥘 Description: Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade caramels with this easy-to-follow recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
🍬 Category: Candy
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, < 60 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
- 125g butter
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 cup golden syrup
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 95.3
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 11.2mg
- Sodium: 36.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 12.9g
- Protein: 0.9g
Yield: Approximately 36 candies
Instructions:
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Line the base and sides of a shallow cake tin with foil, ensuring full coverage.
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Brush the foil lightly with melted butter, ensuring an even coating.
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In a medium-sized, heavy-based pan, combine the butter, condensed milk, caster sugar, and golden syrup.
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Stir the mixture over low heat, ensuring the sugar completely dissolves without reaching a boiling point.
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Once the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Continuously stir the mixture for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring to prevent the bottom from burning, until the mixture transforms into a dark golden caramel color.
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Note: Properly cooking the caramel is essential for it to set correctly. Ensure it reaches the desired color and consistency.
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Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared tin, ensuring it spreads evenly across the surface.
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Smooth the surface of the caramel using a spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even layer.
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Use a sharp knife to mark the caramel into small squares or desired shapes, making it easier to cut once set.
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Place the tin in the refrigerator and allow the caramel to chill for at least 30 minutes, or until it becomes firm to the touch.
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Once firm, carefully remove the caramel slab from the tin by lifting the foil edges.
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Use a sharp knife to cut through the marked lines, creating individual caramel candies.
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Store the caramels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, ensuring they remain fresh and flavorful.
Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of homemade caramels, perfect for sharing with friends and family or indulging in as a delightful treat for yourself!
