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Small batch caramel

This small batch caramel recipe makes a quick and easy soft caramel that cuts into 25-30 pieces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 25 pieces

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk this is 1 can or 370 grams
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar 200 grams
  • ½ cup white sugar 100 grams
  • 1 cup corn syrup 342 grams
  • ½ teaspoon salt 4 grams
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup water 130 grams
  • 1 stick butter 113 grams
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 16 grams

Instructions
 

  • Prep your 8" x 6" pan by lining it with parchment paper
  • Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a heavy duty, thick bottomed pot.
  • Heat over medium heat until boiling. Increase heat to medium high.
  • Cook until 242F. Turn off heat. Add in vanilla.
  • Pour on prepared pan. Cool completely.
  • Cut caramels into ¾" width by 2" length.
  • Wrap in cello candy wrappers, parchment paper, or wax paper. Store in an airtight container.

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