Description
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Homemade Salted Caramels! These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re treating yourself or giving them as gifts, their rich flavor combined with a hint of sea salt is sure to impress everyone. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create gourmet salted caramels right in your kitchen. Customize them with your favorite flavors for a unique twist—these caramels are not only a delightful snack but also a versatile addition to desserts or holiday platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (113g)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 3 tablespoons water (44ml)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup (60ml)
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lightly oiling it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and heavy cream together until hot.
- In a saucepan, combine water and corn syrup; add sugar gently.
- Heat until boiling, then cover for 1 minute to dissolve sugar.
- Remove the lid and attach a candy thermometer; cook until the mixture reaches 320°F (160°C).
- Gradually stir in the cream mixture, being cautious of bubbling.
- Continue cooking until reaching 240°F (115°C), then pour into the prepared pan.
- Allow cooling before sprinkling with salt; let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg