Ready to make delicious salted caramels at home? Watch our video tutorial below and follow along as we guide you through each step. Gather your ingredients, and join us in creating these delectable treats. Perfect for gifts or a sweet indulgence, our tutorial makes it easy to master the art of caramel-making. Let's get started!
Instructions
Prepare the Pan:
Use a loaf pan for a single recipe. Lightly grease the pan with some pan grease. Place parchment paper and grease the bottom and sides of the pan.
Melt Cream and Butter:
Measure out the heavy cream and unsalted butter, melt together in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted. Set aside.
Cook Sugar Mixture:
Place the water, glucose, and sugar in a saucepan and stir well. Place on medium heat and stir occasionally until it comes to a boil. When it comes to a boil, add a candy thermometer. Allow it to heat until 320°F without stirring the mixture.
Add Cream and Butter:
When the mixture reaches 320°F, carefully add the butter and cream mixture a little at a time, stirring well until all is incorporated. Allow the mixture to boil and reach a temperature of 240°F.
Pour and Cool:
Remove from heat and pour into the prepared pan. Cool for 20 minutes. Once the caramel has cooled, add sea salt to the top. Allow the caramel to cool completely at room temperature for about 3 hours.
Cut and Store:
To remove from the pan, grease a knife and loosen the caramel from the sides of the pan. Lift the parchment from the pan. Grease your knife and then score and cut the caramel. If the caramel is too soft, place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up. Cut your caramels into the desired size using a knife or bench scraper for even edges.
To store these candies, roll them in wax paper squares and twist the ends to keep them fresh.
These caramels are soft and gooey. If you want a stiffer candy, cook the sugar mixture to 350°- 360°F before adding the cream and butter. Enjoy your homemade salted caramels!
