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How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel

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How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel: Wonderful silky texture with a deep caramel flavor and a hint of salt. Making your own homemade salted caramel is easier then you think and stands way above store bought caramel. This easy to make caramel recipe pairs beautifully with homemade vanilla ice cream, on top of brownies, inside a decadent chocolate cupcake or my favorite way…..a big spoonful right out of the jar. Follow my step by step instructions to create your own homemade caramel.

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel

The Perfect Gift

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
Give a jar of heaven to family, friends, teachers or your favorite hostess. Nothing says how special you are then a homemade jar of caramel.

No Special Tools

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
This truly is the best salted caramel I’ve ever had. There’s only a few ingredients required and no special tools! That’s right you don’t need a candy thermometer to make this sticky, sweet, buttery candy.

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
  • INGREDIENTS ( scroll down for full printable recipe)
    • GRANULATED SUGAR
    • WATER
    • LIGHT CORN SYRUP
    • HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
    • UNSALTED BUTTER
    • SEA SALT
This incredible caramel recipe starts with only three ingredients. Granulated sugar, water and corn syrup.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
In a large skillet, cook sugar, water and syrup over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
DON’T BE ALARMED WHEN THE SUGAR CRYSTALIZES, AS IT COOKS IT WILL MELT DOWN BACK TO LIQUID FORM.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
Starting to melt and become a the right color.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
Simmer until the sugar becomes honey colored. The sugar starts to turn at about 18 minutes.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
Once the sugar is the right color. Whisk in the cream, butter and sea salt until smooth.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
THIS IS THE SEA SALT I USED.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
Simmer only until the mixture is smooth and a little thick.
How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
Let come to room temperature before using.

What to Eat with Salted Caramel

WHAT IS THE TEXTURE OF THIS SALTED CARAMEL?

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel
The caramel is liquid as it comes off heat. As the caramel cools, it solidifies into a chewy texture. After refrigerating, the caramel is hard and you must heat it up to bring it back to a liquid consistency. Do you need a thinner caramel? Feel free to add 2 more Tablespoons of heavy cream to the recipe.

HOW TO STORE SALTED CARAMEL

After the caramel cools down, pour it into a glass jar or container. Refrigerate for up to 1 month. The caramel solidifies as it cools, but you can reheat in the microwave or on the stove so it’s liquid again. You can freeze the salted caramel, too. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, then warm up before using.

CAN I USE THIS CARAMEL FOR CARAMEL APPLES?

This caramel is not thick enough to coat apples for caramel apples. Instead, I recommend my homemade CARAMEL APPLES RECIPE.

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How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramel

Yield: About 2 Cups

Easy to Make recipe that is perfect as a topping, filling or gift!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook sugar, water and syrup over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. TIP: DON'T BE ALARMED WHEN THE SUGAR CRYSTALIZES, AS IT COOKS IT WILL MELT DOWN BACK TO LIQUID FORM (see photos in post).
  2. Once the sugar mixture has come to a liquid form the second time (this will take about 18 minutes from the start). Continue cooking until the mixture becomes a beautiful honey color.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in the cream, butter and salt.
  4. Continue cooking until smooth and a little thick.
  5. Let cool to room temperature before using.

Notes

How to Store Salted Caramel:

After the caramel cools down, pour it into a glass jar or container. Refrigerate for up to 1 month. The caramel solidifies as it cools, but you can reheat in the microwave or on the stove so it’s liquid again. You can freeze the salted caramel, too. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, then warm up before using.

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