BOURBON-SEA SALT CARAMELS

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Candy     Dessert     Christmas     Edible Gift     Christmas Eve     Candy Thermometer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 100 caramels

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Special Equipment
A candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Lightly coat an 8x8" baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2" overhang on 2 sides; spray parchment.
  • Bring sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture turns a deep amber color, 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in sweetened condensed milk and butter (mixture will bubble vigorously) until smooth. Fit pan with thermometer and return to medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until thermometer registers 240°F. Remove from heat and whisk in bourbon and kosher salt. Pour into prepared pan; let cool. Sprinkle caramel with sea salt, cut into 3/4" pieces, and wrap individually in parchment paper.
  • DO AHEAD: Caramels can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store wrapped tightly in plastic in airtight container at room temperature.

Michael DeLoa
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I love the flavor of these caramels, but they're a bit too soft for my taste. I'll try cooking them for a little longer next time.


Shani Ashraf
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These caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mareez E Ishq
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These caramels are delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Bahar Jafaar
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These caramels are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're also a great gift idea.


Jaime Velazquez
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I love that this recipe uses bourbon instead of vanilla extract. It gives the caramels a really unique flavor.


toqeer rao
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These caramels are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and boozy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bhupal Khatiwada
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I love the flavor of these caramels, but they're a bit too soft for my taste. I'll try cooking them for a little longer next time.


Sohel vai 782
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These caramels are delicious, but they're a bit too rich for me. I think I'll try making them with half the amount of butter next time.


ariel cendejas
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I've made these caramels several times now, and they're always perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and boozy.


amos awili
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These caramels are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Mohammed Rafi
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I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I still enjoyed these caramels. The sea salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the caramel, and the overall flavor is really nice.


Usman Ambo
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These caramels are amazing! I love the combination of bourbon and sea salt. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


MAHONA RHOMAN
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I had some trouble getting the caramels to set properly, but they still tasted great. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll be more careful with the temperature next time.


Darren Mclennan
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These caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


2 godly 4 Dis sheet
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I've tried many different caramel recipes, but this one is by far the best. The caramels are so smooth and creamy, and the bourbon flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


ziz Vendor
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These caramels are delicious! They're so rich and creamy, and the bourbon flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Monday blessing Monday blessing
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I love the unique flavor of these caramels. The bourbon and sea salt add a really nice touch. They're also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Lethokuhle Nsingo
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These caramels are heavenly! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, and the bourbon flavor is subtle but noticeable. I've made them twice now and they've been a hit both times.