Microwave Caramels
These homemade caramels are soft and chewy, sweet and buttery, absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter *Cut into 4 slices
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Packed Light-Brown Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or butter the bottom and sides of the dish.
- Place butter in a large glass microwave safe bowl, heat in microwave until melted.
- Add corn syrup, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and salt to the melted butter and whisk mixture together.
- Return to microwave and cook mixture on HIGH power for a total of 6 minutes, stopping every 2 minutes to stir.
- Using hot pads, carefully remove bowl from microwave, and set on a hot pad on the counter. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well. Mix until there are only a few bubbles left.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in the refrigerator until set, at least 20 - 30 minutes, or let them cool on the countertop for 30 minutes.
- Using the edges of the parchment paper, pull the caramels out onto the countertop, or carefully remove the layer of caramel from the dish and set on a piece of parchment paper to slice. You will carefully slice into 3 sections cutting longways. Then you will cut into rectangular pieces ½-1 inch thick. Wrap each caramel in wax paper. Enjoy!
Notes
Using a candy thermometer, you can make sure the caramels are done and ready to set when they register 238 - 242 degrees.
The caramels will remain fresh for about two weeks if stored properly. To maximize their shelf life, store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Make sure that the container is sealed tightly to prevent the caramels from drying out. If stored in the refrigerator, allow the caramels to come to room temperature before serving!