Caramels Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥣 Description: Indulge in the sweet delight of homemade caramels with this easy-to-follow recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These caramels are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and are ideal for sharing with loved ones.
🍬 Recipe Category: Candy
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Low Protein, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
📝 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | sugar |
| 1 | brown sugar |
| 1 | light corn syrup |
| 1 | milk |
| 1 1/2 | butter |
| 1/3 | salt |
| 1/4 | vanilla |
| 1 1/2 |
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 5119.1
- Fat Content: 102g
- Saturated Fat Content: 64g
- Cholesterol Content: 317.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1882.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1060.2g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 869.9g
- Protein Content: 36.9g
🥄 Recipe Yield: 1 tray
📜 Instructions:
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Prepare the Caramel Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, light corn syrup, and milk. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Cook until the temperature reaches 248°F or until the mixture forms a firm ball when tested in cold water.
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Incorporate Additional Ingredients: Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the butter, salt, and vanilla to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Pour into Pan: Grease a pan and pour the caramel mixture into it, ensuring an even distribution.
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Allow to Cool: Let the caramel mixture cool in the pan until it reaches a manageable temperature.
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Cut into Cubes: Once cooled, remove the caramel from the pan and cut it into small, bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife.
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Wrap Individual Caramels: Wrap each caramel cube in wax paper, twisting the ends to secure them.
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Optional Variations:
- Chocolate Caramels: Add 5 oz of melted, unsweetened chocolate to the caramel mixture before cooking.
- Coffee Caramels: Substitute 1 1/2 cups of coffee for the milk in the recipe.
- Nut Caramels: After cooking, add 2/3 cup of broken nuts to the caramel mixture.
- Club Caramels: Make one batch of chocolate caramels and one batch of nut caramels. Pour one batch into the pan and let it cool while preparing the other batch. Pour the second batch on top of the cooled first batch.
These homemade caramels are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself. Enjoy the rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture of these delightful candies!
