Reduced Fat Caramels Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Description:
I stumbled upon this recipe and decided to tweak it by using nonfat milk to reduce the fat content. While I kept the butter unchanged for its flavor-enhancing qualities, I substituted nonfat milk for a lighter touch. This recipe is an experimental venture for me, and I’m excited to share it with you. The original author didn’t specify the pan size, so I’ve opted for a 13×9-inch pan, ideal for crafting small, delectable cubes of caramel.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 31.9
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 1.4mg
- Sodium: 20.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 5.3g
- Protein: 0.3g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 cups nonfat milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, and 1 cup of nonfat milk. |
| 2 | Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. |
| 3 | Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 246-248 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer or forms a firm ball when dropped into cool water. |
| 4 | Slowly add the second cup of nonfat milk and continue to cook until it reaches the firm ball stage. |
| 5 | Slowly add the third cup of nonfat milk, butter, and salt. |
| 6 | Cook until it reaches the firm ball stage, then remove from heat. |
| 7 | Immediately pour the mixture into a buttered 13×9-inch pan. |
| 8 | Let it cool completely before cutting into pieces with a sharp, wet knife. |
Keywords:
- Dessert
- Low Protein
- Low Cholesterol
- Healthy
- For Large Groups
- Less than 4 Hours
Recipe Yield:
- Makes approximately 100 servings
Tips:
- Use a heavy saucepan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent scorching.
- Stir the mixture constantly while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When pouring the caramel into the pan, work quickly as it can begin to set rapidly.
- For smoother cuts, dip the knife in warm water before slicing the cooled caramel.
Enjoy your homemade Reduced Fat Caramels! 🍬🎉
