SALTED CHOCOLATE CARAMELS
Provided by Liz Gutman
Categories Chocolate Halloween Edible Gift Candy Thermometer Butter
Yield Makes about 120 one-inch pieces
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Grease the baking sheet with the 1 teaspoon butter, and set it aside on a heatproof surface.
- 2. Combine the sugar, chocolate, evaporated milk, and heavy cream, in a large (6- to 8-quart) saucepan or stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered and without stirring.
- 3. Once the mixture has come to a boil, insert the candy thermometer. Add the corn syrup, and stir gently with the heatproof spatula until everything is mixed well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the mixture from burning, until the mixture reaches 230°F/110°C (thread stage), about 30 minutes.
- 4. Add the 3 1/2 tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook the caramel until it reaches 238°F/115°C (soft ball stage), 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the caramel from the heat.
- 5. Stir in the salt, making sure to mix well so that it's distributed evenly. Wearing oven mitts, carefully pour the caramel onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow it to cool completely until it's firm to the touch, at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. (If it's humid, cover the caramel with plastic wrap until you can cut it and wrap it in wax paper.)
- 6. Lightly coat a sharp chef's knife with cooking spray, and run the tip around the edge of the baking sheet to release the caramel. Gently turn the caramel out onto the lined cutting board, and cut it into 1-inch squares. Wrap the pieces in wax twisting paper (to turn the squares into little logs, fold each piece over on itself, wrap the twisting paper around it and roll the wrapped caramel against the cutting board, then twist the ends of the paper shut).
- Store the caramels in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 4 weeks; they'll last for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
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Hamza Kamran
[email protected]These caramels were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Reverse Psychology
[email protected]I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Kicv Bugxvg
[email protected]These caramels were delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making these again.
Awais Tanveer
[email protected]Amazing caramels! They were so easy to make and they tasted incredible. I will definitely be making these again.
mutebi Dallas
[email protected]These caramels were a disaster! I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out hard and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Md Abdul qader
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the caramel to the right consistency. It was either too runny or too thick. I think I need more practice.
Tyler Jordaan
[email protected]These caramels were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
that one guy•68 years ago
[email protected]I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Rose Mutua
[email protected]These caramels were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bongiwemilly Rofuza
[email protected]I've made these caramels several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Sheikh Awais
[email protected]These salted chocolate caramels were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of the sweet caramel and the salty chocolate. I will definitely be making these again!