Easy Homemade Caramel Recipe
This is an easy, step-by-step guide to making sweet, silky smooth, and delicious caramel. You can use this recipe for caramel apples or just as homemade caramel candy.
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup karo syrup or corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, then add the butter, sugar, brown sugar, karo syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir until all of the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.
- Once dissolved, begin to stir constantly and cook the caramel mixture until it reaches 238 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the caramel from the heat immediately to stop the cooking, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour the hot caramel into a lightly buttered 9" x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes to finish.
- Let the caramel cool completely at room temperature before cutting into small 1" pieces. Enjoy!
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Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store the caramel in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also store it in the fridge and then let warm to room temperature before serving.
- Freezing: Store caramels in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, pull out to room temperature for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg