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Homemade Caramel

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A rich and buttery homemade caramel that is perfect for desserts, gifts, or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, warmed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Seeds scraped from 1/2 of a vanilla bean
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • Coarse sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with butter.
  2. Combine the warmed heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat.
  3. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
  4. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until it reaches 245°F (118°C).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the salt, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, and butter.
  6. Pour the hot caramel into the prepared pan and sprinkle sea salt if desired.
  7. Allow to cool at room temperature for 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Lift the set caramel out of the pan using the foil, peel off the foil, and cut into squares.

Notes

Store wrapped caramels at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Keywords: caramel, homemade caramel, dessert, sweets, gifts

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