Homemade Caramels
Treat yourself buttery Homemade Caramels for the holidays! This simple recipe will be ready in under an hour, and can easily be customized. Each caramel can be wrapped in Norpro 6 in. White Wax Paper Squares (#2233), then placed in a Mini Bakery Bread Bag (#7803) tied off Regency Red & White Bakers Twice (#7993) for a simple gift for loved ones.
Can I change this recipe?
Absolutely! We encourage you to keep the base of the recipe the same, but feel free to add some mix-ins for a more customized treat. Here are a few favorites:
- If you’re a cinnamon lover, mix in 3 tsp cinnamon extract and 1 tsp red food coloring.
- Top with Regal Course Sea Salt (#1147) for easy Salted Caramels.
- For fellow chocolate fans, add 2 oz. chocolate along with the sugar and corn syrup for a Chocolate Lovers Caramel.
- To add a little crunch, stir in 1-2 cups Kirkland Fancy Pecan Halves (#1292) right before pouring onto the cookie sheet.
More Caramel Desserts to try:
Treat yourself buttery Homemade Caramels for the holidays! This simple recipe will be ready in under an hour.
Homemade Caramels
Ingredients:
- 4 cups C & H Granulated Sugar (#1632)
- 1 cup Kirkland Salted Sweet Cream Butter (#1723)
- 2 cups Karo Light Corn Syrup (#1862)
- 1 tsp Blue Cattle Mexican Vanilla (#6702)
- 2 12 oz. cans evaporated milk
Instructions:
- First, line a Crestware Cookie Sheet (#4020) with parchment paper (#1153). Set aside.
- Then, add the sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then slowly add the evaporated milk (this can take up to 15 minutes).
- Using a candy thermometer, continue to cook until the mixture reaches 238F.
- Immediately pour onto the prepared cookie sheet, allowing to cool completely before cutting.
- Once cut, place a caramel in the center of Norpro 6 in. White Wax Paper Squares (#2233). Twist the ends to secure, or tie with Regency Red & White Bakers Twice (#7993).
Adapted from: https://meaningfuleats.com/soft-buttery-homemade-caramels/
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