How to Make Blue Ribbon Creamy Caramels - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of rich, buttery caramels that practically melt in your mouth, you're going to love this recipe for Blue Ribbon Creamy Caramels. These decadent treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and make a great homemade gift for friends and family. Once you taste these caramels, you'll understand why they've earned a blue ribbon for being so irresistibly delicious.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • ¾ cup corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 50 caramels

  • Spray a large loaf pan or 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir white sugar, 3/4 cup cream, corn syrup, butter, vinegar, and salt together in a heavy pot; bring to a boil. Stir in remaining cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramel is 244 degrees F (117 degrees C), or until a small amount of caramel dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool briefly.
  • Stir walnuts and vanilla extract into caramel; pour caramel into prepared baking dish. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Turn baking dish over onto a flat work surface to remove cooled caramel from dish; cut caramel into serving pieces.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 52mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg