Homemade Caramel Candy Recipe

Homemade Caramel Candy Recipe

This homemade soft caramel recipe is one you'll reach for again and again. Perfect for making a batch of sweets to gift a teacher, friend or just to eat!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups light Karo syrup
1/4 teaspoon table or fine salt
1/2 cup salted butter , cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream (1 pint)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Butter a 9x13" baking dish and set aside. Combine the sugar, Karo syrup and salt in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and started to bubble. Slowly stir in the cream. Don’t let it stop boiling and keep stirring. Next, stir in the butter.
Keep the mixture at a boil and stir constantly, about 15 to 20 minutes. When the temperature has reached 245°F (firm ball) stir in the vanilla. Remove from heat and pour into the dish.
Let sit on the counter until it has hardened. Usually, I will make in the evening and let sit overnight. Once the caramel has hardened, use a buttered or plastic knife to cut into rectangles.
Cut into 12 vertical rows and then cut 4 caramels from each row. Cut wax paper into 3x6-inch squares and then wrap the caramel inside. Caramels will stay soft for 2 to 3 weeks.

Notes

Note: Here’s an easy way to test if the caramel is ready. Place a teaspoon of caramel into a small glass of ice water. If the caramel forms a firm ball, it’s ready. If it’s still liquidy, keep boiling and stirring. I like to use a candy thermometer as well to make sure it has reached at least 245°F.

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