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Delicious homemade caramels on a wooden platter, showcasing their rich, gooey texture.
Alyssa

Homemade Caramel

These Homemade Caramels will absolutely melt in your mouth! Incredible from scratch recipe made with heavy cream, butter, sugars and evaporated milk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 40 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 174
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a medium size pot, combine everything except the vanilla.
  2. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring occasionally.
  3. When the thermometer reaches 245 degrees F, remove pot from heat.
  4. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 pan lined with parchment paper. Let the caramel cool completely.
  6. When cooled, cut the caramel into small squares and wrap them in wax paper for storage. Enjoy!

Notes

Let the caramel cool overnight for the best texture.