Are you craving for a sweet, rich, and buttery treat? Look no further than heavenly caramels, a delectable confection that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of pure bliss. These soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible caramels are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you yearning for more. With their delicate caramel flavor and a hint of saltiness, these homemade caramels are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer traditional caramels or want to experiment with unique flavors, this guide will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and recipes you need to create the perfect heavenly caramels.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL HEAVENLIES
These Caramel Heavenlies have layers of graham cracker, cinnamon, caramel, coconut, marshmallows, and almonds. A quick dessert for get togethers.
Provided by Christy Denney
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil, letting foil extend over sides by 1 in.; lightly spray with cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in the prepared pan; If your pan isn't quite those dimensions you may need to break graham crackers to fit. Sprinkle with marshmallows in an even layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted, about 2 -3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and 1/4 teaspon salt if using unsalted butter.
- Spoon butter mixture over marshmallows and graham crackers making sure to get some on all of the graham crackers. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake 10-14 minutes (mine only took 10) or until the marshmallows and coconut are golden brown. Be careful! You want them cooked enough that the bars caramelize and aren't sticky but not too much so that the top starts burning.
- Let them cool. Using foil, lift cookies out of pan. Cut into small triangles; trimming the edges if necessary.
CARAMEL HEAVENLIES
Before I cut these bars into triangles, I usually trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband and daughter love this part because they get to eat the "scraps." -Dawn Burns, Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil, letting foil extend over sides by 1 in.; lightly coat foil with cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in prepared pan; sprinkle with marshmallows., In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Spoon butter mixture over marshmallows. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake until browned,14-16 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Using foil, lift cookies out of pan. Cut into triangles; discard foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHEWY CARAMEL
Rich, chewy caramel to individually wrap or use in candy making.
Provided by HARSHMA
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Cook for 2 minutes at that temperature. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
- Meanwhile, butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. When the caramel is ready, pour into the buttered pan. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Remove from the pan and cut into squares using scissors. Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 66.8 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED CARAMELS
These caramels are easy and WONDERFUL for anytime of the year! Everyone loves them! I can't make enough of them. You can omit the chocolate and just have wonderful caramels.
Provided by Cheryl Johnson
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Milk Chocolate
Time 2h25m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease an 8 x 8 inch square pan.
- In a heavy 4 quart saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add brown sugar, corn syrup and milk. Stirring constantly, heat to 242 to 248 degrees F (116 to 120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan.
- When caramel has cooled and set, cut into 1 inch squares. Chill in refrigerator until firm.
- Melt chocolate with 1 tablespoon butter in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Dip caramel squares in chocolate and place on wax paper to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 21.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
HEAVENLY CARAMELS
These caramels are the best I have had yet... You MUST watch your candy thermometer closly and STIR pretty much the entire time... It takes a while, but well worth the wait... GREAT christmas gifts...
Provided by Megan Krape
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. or- I use Parchment paper VERY lightly greased -- and even then, i wipe it off with a napkin so it is just barly covered.
- In a LARGE pot (because it tripples in size ladies) combine sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring.
- When the thermometer reaches ABOUT 242-250 degrees. ***If you want the kind of caramel that is really soft and stringy when you bite into it, cook closer to 242. If you want chewier caramel yet they are still beautifully soft, cook closer to 250*** This usually takes around 40-50 minutes, and cook on a medium heat -- It will not burn this way- it my be necessary to turn it up at about 220 -- It seems to sit at that temp if you dont increase the heat. But you must stand and stir constantly at that point so it doesnt burn.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled cut the Carmel into small squares USING A PLASTIC KNIFE and wrap them in wax paper for storage. The plastic knife is a God-send -- Slides right through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 32.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 0.5
HEAVENLY CARAMEL DIP
Easy, 2 ingredients, fantastic dip! Great for fruit slices, cookies, angel food cake cubes, or pretzels! Wish I could remember where I got this recipe...
Provided by txgammi
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Melt caramels with half-and-half in large heavy saucepan on low heat, stirring frequently.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a dip with fruit slices, cookies, angel food cake cubes, etc.
- Yields 1 1/5 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 86.5, Carbohydrate 26.1, Sugar 21.7, Protein 1.9
DANDY CARAMEL CANDIES
I've made these morsels almost every Christmas for the past 35 years. Everyone enjoys the chewy treats. -Marlen Pierce, Welch, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, butter and cream. , Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool., Cut into 1-in. squares. Place squares on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; chill thoroughly. Dip each candy into melted candy coating. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching. - Cook the caramel over medium heat, stirring constantly. - Use a candy thermometer to ensure the caramel reaches the correct temperature. - Add flavorings such as vanilla extract, salt, or chopped nuts after the caramel has cooled slightly. - Pour the caramel onto a prepared baking sheet and let it cool completely before cutting. - Store the caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.Conclusion:
Caramels are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other desserts. With a little patience and attention to detail, you can easily make your own caramels at home. So next time you're craving a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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