Best Caramels Recipe
A creamy, melt-in-your-mouth caramel recipe, perfect for candy making beginners!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, without stirring.
- Continue to boil, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 245°F (118°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream, butter, and salt.
- Pour into a buttered 8x8 inch baking dish and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.