Description
This Holiday Caramel recipe delivers rich, smooth, and buttery sweet treats perfect for festive celebrations. Made with a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk, these caramels are easy to prepare and bring joyful sweetness to any occasion.
Ingredients
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Caramel Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely, preparing the base for the caramel.
- Add Sugars: Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, mixing until all ingredients are combined thoroughly to ensure even sweetness.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly to prevent burning and to dissolve the sugars properly.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Lower the heat and incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt into the saucepan, mixing well.
- Cook Until Thickened: Continue cooking for about 10 minutes on low heat, stirring continuously until the caramel thickens and develops a rich texture.
- Set the Caramel: Pour the hot caramel evenly into a greased pan to prevent sticking, then let it cool completely at room temperature until firm.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, cut the caramel into small squares and serve as sweet, bite-sized treats perfect for the holiday season.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to check when the caramel reaches firm ball stage (245°F to 250°F) for perfect texture.
- Greasing the pan with butter or lining it with parchment paper makes removing the caramel easier.
- Store caramels in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
- For a twist, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the caramels before cooling for salted caramel variation.
- Be cautious while cooking, as caramel mixtures are very hot.
