Forget the candy thermometer; all you need is a microwave to make these incredibly smooth and buttery caramels.MORE+LESS-
1/2
cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2
cup brown sugar, packed
1
teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1
teaspoon sea salt flakes, optional
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter completely, about 20-30 seconds.
2
Add corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar and salt to butter and mix until combined. Microwave, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes.
3
Mix in vanilla bean paste. To test, place a bit of the caramel into a bowl of ice water. If a small, malleable bead forms, the caramel is ready. If a bead doesn’t form, microwave for 30 more seconds and test again.
4
Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x8-inch dish with butter. Pour in the caramel and sprinkle with sea salt flakes, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set.
5
Cut into rectangular pieces and wrap in parchment or wax paper.
Expert Tips
- Add two tablespoons of bourbon to the melted caramel mixture for a rich and flavorful twist!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 80
- Calories from Fat
- 30
% Daily Value
- Total Fat
- 3 1/2g
- 5%
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- 11%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- 3%
- Sodium
- 20mg
- 1%
- Potassium
- 25mg
- 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 11g
- 4%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 0g
- Vitamin A
- 2%
- 2%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
