Homemade Soft Caramels Recipes

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SOFT CHEWY CARAMELS

One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches each year. Today, I do at least 95 percent of the cooking at home, but my wife does much of the baking. -Robert Sprenkle, Hurst, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 4



Soft Chewy Caramels image

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add the brown sugar, milk and corn syrup. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). , Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup dark corn syrup

CREAMY CARAMELS

I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since. I make them for Christmas, picnics and charity auctions-and they are so much better than store-bought caramels. Once people have a taste, they ask for the recipe. -Marcie Wolfe, Williamsburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5



Creamy Caramels image

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil slowly for 4 minutes without stirring., Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla., Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

SOFT 'N' CHEWY CARAMELS

This candy is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these caramels with my children, and now I enjoy making them with our eight grandchildren, too. -Darlene Edinger, Turtle Lake, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5



Soft 'n' Chewy Caramels image

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter. Cube remaining butter. In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Slowly stir in remaining cream. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in cubed butter and vanilla until well mixed, about 5 minutes. , Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Remove foil from pan; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

CARAMELS

I have used this recipe for almost 41 years, and have yet to have any bad batches. My grandson loves 'em!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 7



Caramels image

Steps:

  • Grease a 12x15 inch pan.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

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

CREAMY SOFT CARAMELS

Rich, creamy, smooth, soft...those are just a few reasons to love these old-fashioned caramels. Purchased caramels just can't compare.-Sharon Struthers, Belgrade, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Creamy Soft Caramels image

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugars, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in corn syrup; return to a boil. Remove from the heat; slowly stir in milk. , Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

HOMEMADE SOFT CARAMELS

These are delicious. Just watch your temperature closely on these.

Provided by Shaleah Cagle

Categories     Candies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4



Homemade Soft Caramels image

Steps:

  • 1. Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan.
  • 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • 3. Cook for 20 Minutes stirring constantly. Pour into buttered oblong pan.
  • 4. Cut into squares when cool. Enjoy delicious homemade caramels!

1 c light corn syrup
2 c packed light brown sugar
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lb butter

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