Best 7 Caramel Candies Recipes
Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Caramel Candies! These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize taste buds of all ages. From the classic chewy caramel to the irresistible crunch of toffee and the nutty goodness of pralines, our collection of caramel candy recipes offers a diverse range of confections to suit every palate.
Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the art of caramel making, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Whether you're a seasoned candy maker or a novice venturing into the world of sweets, our recipes cater to various skill levels, making it easy for anyone to create these delectable treats at home.
Prepare to be amazed by the rich, buttery flavor of our Classic Caramel Candy, a timeless treat that captures the essence of caramel in its purest form. Experience the delightful crunch of our Toffee Candy, a delightful combination of sugar, butter, and nuts, sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet and crunchy.
For those seeking a taste of Southern charm, our Praline Candy is a must-try. With its distinctive nutty flavor and chewy texture, this candy is a true Southern delicacy. And if you're looking for a unique twist on the classic caramel, our Salted Caramel Candy offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure the perfect balance of flavors and textures, resulting in candies that are both visually appealing and incredibly delicious. Impress your friends and family with these homemade caramel candies, perfect for gift-giving, parties, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat.
CLASSIC CARAMEL CANDIES
For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield Makes approximately 120
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly brush bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with oil. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides; lightly brush parchment with oil.
- Bring cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Immediately remove caramel from heat, and stir in salt and vanilla. Pour caramel onto baking sheet, and let stand, uncovered, at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
- Lifting by parchment overhang, transfer caramel to a large cutting board. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces; wrap each piece in waxed paper or cellophane.
SALTED CARAMEL CANDIES
Chewy caramels with a sprinkling of sea salt are the ultimate in melt-in-your-mouth decadence.
Provided by By Inspired Taste
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 35
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, vanilla, kosher salt and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat until mixture just begins to simmer. Remove from heat; cover with lid. Set aside.
- In 2-quart heavy saucepan, mix sugar and corn syrup; add candy thermometer. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until sugar is dissolved. If granules of sugar become stuck to sides of saucepan, use wet pastry brush to brush granules down towards syrup. Cook syrup, without stirring, until thermometer reads 310°F. If hot spots or darker areas occur while cooking, gently roll saucepan around to evenly disperse syrup.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Slowly pour cream mixture into syrup. Syrup will bubble violently so be careful to add cream slowly to ensure syrup does not bubble over edge of saucepan. Stir until smooth.
- Return saucepan to medium heat. Cook caramel until thermometer reads 260°F.
- Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until caramel is smooth.
- Pour caramel into loaf pan. Cool 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle coarse sea salt evenly over top. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
- When caramel is cool, remove from pan by lifting foil. Peel foil from caramel. Using sharp long knife, cut into 35 to 40 squares. Wrap each caramel individually with waxed paper or cellophane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CARAMEL PECAN TURTLE CHOCOLATE CANDIES
Make and share this Caramel Pecan Turtle Chocolate Candies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChipotleChick
Categories Candy
Time 11m
Yield 26 clusters, 26 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Grease a large cookie sheet well.
- Arrange 4 pecan halves in a cluster, flat side down on cookie sheet.
- Repeat with the rest of the pecan halves.
- Place one caramel on top of each cluster.
- Heat in oven until caramels are softened, about 4-6 minutes.
- Press caramels flat with the bottom of a buttered spatula (you may have to butter the spatula after every 2 or 3 caramels, or it will get very sticky).
- Remove caramels evenly onto waxed paper.
- Melt chocolate in double boiler, or in microwave on medium high, stirring every 25 seconds until just melted.
- Spoon over caramel-pecan clusters.
- Let cool a few hours.
- Makes 26.
PECAN CARAMEL CANDIES
Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the making becomes just as fun as the eating. -Julie Wemhoff, Angola, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. Place pretzels 1 in. apart on foil-lined baking sheets. Top each with a Rolo candy., Bake 3-4 minutes or until candies are softened. (Rolos will still retain their shape.) Immediately top with pecans, pressing to spread candy into pretzel. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MAPLE WALNUT SPICE CARAMEL CANDIES
For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield Makes approximately 120
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly brush bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with oil. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides; lightly brush parchment with oil.
- Bring cream, sugar, butter, maple syrup, and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Immediately remove caramel from heat, and stir in salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne pepper, and walnuts. Pour caramel onto baking sheet, and let stand, uncovered, at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
- Lifting by parchment overhang, transfer caramel to a large cutting board. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces; wrap each piece in waxed paper or cellophane.
DANDY CARAMEL CANDIES
I've made these morsels almost every Christmas for the past 35 years. Everyone enjoys the chewy treats. -Marlen Pierce, Welch, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, butter and cream. , Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool., Cut into 1-in. squares. Place squares on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; chill thoroughly. Dip each candy into melted candy coating. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts :
CARAMEL CANDIES
These caramels are made with brown sugar, cream, butter and corn syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, white sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream, milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. Pour into an 8x8 inch pan. Let cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.7 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 25 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 147.9 mg, Sugar 58.1 g
Tips:
- For a smoother caramel, use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature closely.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test. To do this, drop a small amount of caramel into a glass of cold water. If the caramel hardens and forms a ball, it is ready.
- Make sure the caramel is completely cool before cutting it into pieces.
- Store the caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Caramel candies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create your own delicious caramels at home. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give caramel candies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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