Description
These 6-Minute Caramels are a quick and easy sweet treat made by combining common ingredients into a rich, buttery caramel. Perfect for homemade candy lovers, they require just a few minutes of cooking and minimal preparation, resulting in soft, chewy caramels that can be cut and wrapped to enjoy or gift.
Ingredients
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Caramel Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add butter, sugar, brown sugar, light corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Ensure all ingredients are measured accurately for best results.
- Cook the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the mixture while stirring continuously every minute to prevent burning. Continue cooking for 6 minutes until the caramel thickens and becomes smooth.
- Pour and Cool: Pour the hot caramel mixture into a lightly buttered glass baking dish to prevent sticking. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature until set.
- Cut and Wrap: Once cooled and firm, cut the caramel into bite-sized pieces. Wrap each piece in waxed paper to keep them from sticking together. Store the wrapped caramels in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Enjoy: Your homemade caramels are now ready to be enjoyed or gifted as a delightful treat.
Notes
- Stirring every minute during cooking is crucial to avoid scorching the caramel.
- Use a glass baking dish lightly buttered to ensure easy removal of the caramel.
- Wrapping each piece in waxed paper keeps caramels from sticking together and makes for easy serving.
- Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For firmer caramels, cook an additional 1-2 minutes but be careful not to overcook to avoid brittleness.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
