We absolutely adore these homemade Amish caramels because they check all the right boxes
Simple ingredients, easy to make, and good to eat.
These are soft, chewy, and so easy to make.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Servings: 60+ caramels
Ingredients:
2 C. Granulated sugar
1 C. Butter unsalted
2 C. Heavy whipping cream divided
1 ⅔ C. Light corn syrup
1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Parchment paper
How to make Homemade Amish Caramels:
Step 1. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2. Add the butter, salt, sugar, ¼ cup of the heavy whipping cream, and corn syrup to a saucepan over medium-high heat on the stove. Whisk to combine as the butter and sugar melt.
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Step 3. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk in the remaining heavy whipping cream.
Step 4. Continue to boil until the mixture reaches a temperature between 236 – 240 degrees.
Step 5. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6. Pour the mixture into the parchment-lined baking dish and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Step 7. Place the baking dish into the fridge to chill for several hours until the caramel has set.
Step 8. Remove the parchment from the baking dish and slice the cramales into square or rectangular shapes before serving.
Enjoy!
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Homemade Amish Caramels
Ingredients
- 2 C. Granulated sugar
- 1 C. Butter unsalted
- 2 C. Heavy whipping cream divided
- 1 ⅔ C. Light corn syrup
- 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the butter, salt, sugar, ¼ cup of the heavy whipping cream and corn syrup to a saucepan over medium high heat on the stove. Whisk to combine as the butter and sugar melt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk in the remaining heavy whipping cream.
- Continue to boil until the mixture reaches a temperature between 236 - 240 degrees.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the parchment lined baking dish and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place the baking dish into the fridge to chill for several hours until the caramel has set.
- Remove the parchment from the baking dish and slice the cramales into square or rectangular shapes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 60 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 108Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 14gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 0g
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