The BEST Homemade Caramel Recipe

If you are anything like us here at Golden Coil, you absolutely love this time of year and all the delicious treats and fun traditions that come with it. Below is the absolute best homemade caramel recipe that will wow any of your friends, neighbors, and family members that may be lucky enough to be a recipient of your masterpiece!

Homemade Caramels

Ingredients:

• 2 cups brown sugar

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1/2 pound butter (I have found that quality butter is worth it for this recipe - my favorite is kerigold!)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

• In a medium sauce pan on low heat, melt butter. Then add sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat then turn the heat down a bit to maintain a simmer. Attach a thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Stir consistantly for about 30 minutes or until caramels reach 247 degrees. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can stir for 30 min and check the consistency by spooning a small amount of caramel into a small bowl of ice water. How it sets in the water is a good indication of how it will be once it has cooled. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

• Pour into a heavily buttered pan (11x7) and let cool. Once cooled cut into squares and wrap into wax paper.

Add to a cute holiday bag or plate of cookies and use as a personal gift to your friends, family and neighbors!

Let us know if you give this recipe a go! We would love to hear your feedback!