How to Make Chewy Caramel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the rich, gooey goodness of caramel? Whether it's drizzled over ice cream, sandwiched between layers of chocolate and nuts in a candy bar, or simply enjoyed on its own, caramel is a timeless treat that never goes out of style. If you're a fan of this sweet, sticky confection, then you're in for a real treat with this chewy caramel recipe.

Forget about store-bought caramels that can often be overly sweet and lacking that rich, buttery flavor. With this homemade chewy c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 pound light brown sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 1 pound

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Cook for 2 minutes at that temperature.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Meanwhile, butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • When the caramel is ready, pour it into the buttered pan. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into squares using scissors. Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 67mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 66mg