Description
Treat your loved ones with these Valentine Homemade Caramels, featuring a rich buttery taste and simple prep. Perfect for gifts or sharing at gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 1/4 cups Sugar
- 1 1/4 cups Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Corn Syrup
- 1 cup + 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 pan with aluminum foil and grease with butter.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring in the additional 1 cup of heavy cream until the mixture reaches 240°F.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract with care.
- Pour the caramel into the prepared pan without scraping the sides.
- Allow to cool until firm, then lift out of the pan to cut into pieces and wrap individually.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
Avoid stirring once the caramel boils to prevent crystallization.
Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg