Author: Mathew Rice / Source: wikiHow
Caramels are a rich, creamy, and tasty treat that both children and adults love. Homemade caramels are also fun to make, but cooking with sugar is a science and it requires some precision. The keys to making homemade caramel squares are using a candy thermometer and reading the recipe through before you start.
Once you get the hang of making these caramels, you’ll have a great gift, dessert, and treat that you can use for any occasion.- 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 Gather your supplies. This recipe makes about a pound (454 g) of caramels. To make them, you’ll need your ingredients, along with a few supplies that will make the job easier, including:
- Large heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Pastry brush
- Candy thermometer
- 10-inch square baking pan greased with butter, or lined with parchment paper
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- 2 Heat the cream, sugar, and corn syrup. Combine them in the heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir to combine, and continue stirring regularly until the sugar melts.[1]
- It’s important to use a saucepan with a heavy, or thick, bottom because this will help prevent the…
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