Easy Caramel Recipe For Apples Without Corn Syrup

Recipe For Caramels Without Corn Syrup

Before we get cooking, let’s take a moment to appreciate the mouth-watering beauty of these caramels. Just look at that irresistible gooeyness!

Ingredients:

Gather your sweet supplies! You’ll need:

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup (Yes, it’s a twist, but without it, we’re already keeping it simple!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Now that you have your ingredients lined up like a chorus of enthusiastic candy-makers, let’s get into the fun part—making those golden little nuggets!

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir it occasionally like you’re in a cozy kitchen dance-off!
Watch as the sugar melts and the mixture begins to bubble and caramelize. This is where the magic happens. Seriously, keep an eye on it, no one likes burnt sugar!
Once it reaches a lovely golden hue, slowly stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. This will create a majestic candy potion, but be careful, it may bubble up!
Continue cooking for about 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches the soft-ball stage—around 240°F (you’ll want to have a candy thermometer handy, or become one with your intuition).
Pour the caramel mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch baking dish and let it cool completely. You can even add a sprinkle of sea salt on top if you’re feeling fancy!
Once it’s set, cut into squares and enjoy your handcrafted caramel creation!

And there you have it! Mouth-watering caramels made right in your kitchen, ready to share (or hoard) as you please. So, gather your friends, show off your candy-making skills, and prepare yourself for a caramel party! Fingers crossed they don’t stick to your fingers—because, let’s be honest, no one has time for sticky fingers when you could be munching on delicious homemade confections instead!