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Homemade Caramels Recipe

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This Homemade Caramels recipe creates rich, buttery, and perfectly chewy caramels using simple ingredients like sugar, honey, salted butter, salt, and heavy cream. Cooked slowly on the stovetop to the perfect consistency, these caramels make a delicious sweet treat perfect for gifting or enjoying any time.

Ingredients

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Caramel Base

  • 1½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter (¾ stick)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Additional

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or grease it well with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat Sugar Mixture: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, honey, salted butter, and salt. Stir frequently as the mixture melts and begins to simmer, which should take about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Warm Cream: While the sugar mixture heats, warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently and watch carefully to avoid boiling; look for small bubbles along the pan’s edges to know it’s ready.
  4. Add Cream to Sugar Mixture: Once the caramel base is bubbling, slowly pour the warmed cream into it over several minutes while stirring constantly. Keep the mixture boiling during this process and add the cream slowly to prevent the temperature from dropping.
  5. Cook to Temperature: Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the caramel to continue boiling with occasional stirring until the candy thermometer reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage). The caramel will become frothy, then darken and thicken. This will take 10-30 minutes depending on heat intensity and pan.
  6. Set Caramel: Carefully pour the hot caramel into the prepared pan and let it cool at room temperature until fully set. For best results, let it rest for several hours or preferably overnight.
  7. Cut and Serve: Use the parchment paper to lift the caramel out of the pan and cut it into small squares or rectangles using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Spray the cutting tool lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  8. Storage: Serve immediately or wrap the individual caramel pieces tightly in parchment paper for storage or gifting.

Notes

  • Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the caramel reaches the correct soft-ball stage at 240°F for chewy texture.
  • Heating the heavy cream gently prevents splattering and avoids cooling the caramel excessively when combined.
  • Allowing the caramel to set overnight improves the texture and makes cutting easier.
  • Store wrapped caramels in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
  • Spraying the knife or cutter helps reduce sticking and keeps the caramel pieces neat.

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