Caramels

Satiny-smooth, homemade caramels are a snap with this easy recipe! Just be sure you have a candy thermometer on hand as you simmer sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream and butter. Cool in a pan, then cut into squares.

• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a 12x15 inch pan.

Step 2

In a medium-size pot, combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring. When the thermometer reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) remove the pot from the heat.

Step 3

Stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled cut the Carmel into small squares and wrap them in wax paper for storage.