Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade Microwave Caramels, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
Light corn syrup
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Sweetened condensed milk
Salt
Vanilla
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine unsalted butter, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and salt.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Continue to microwave in 2-minute intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture reaches a soft-ball stage (234°F to 240°F).
- Add vanilla and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch pan and let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For softer caramels, decrease cooking time slightly. Ensure the bowl is large enough to accommodate bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel square
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Microwave Caramels, caramel recipe, easy dessert, homemade caramels