Sea Salt Caramels

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Recipe created by Jen King and Liz Gutman
Oprah.com | September 13, 2010

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract | Try this recipe for homemade vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Tbsp. coarse sea salt
  • Oil or cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

These caramels come together quickly, requiring just seven common ingredients. The soft chews, however, are far from standard—a dash of sea salt makes them all grown-up.

Servings: Makes about 125 one-inch pieces

Directions

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring sugar, evaporated milk, and heavy cream to a boil over medium heat. Add corn syrup and continue cooking until mixture reaches 230°.

Add butter and vanilla; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until caramel reaches 240°. Remove from heat, stir in salt, and carefully pour into a lightly oiled 9" x 13" baking dish (parchment paper in the bottom of the pan is helpful).

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