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Salted Caramels

Salted Caramels

Salted caramels are soft, buttery homemade candies made by cooking sugar with cream and butter, then finishing with flaky sea salt. Sweet, rich, and perfectly balanced, they’re a timeless treat for holidays, gifting, or everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 40
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream warmed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber in color.
  3. Carefully add butter and stir until fully melted.
  4. Slowly pour in warm cream, stirring constantly until smooth.
  5. Cook the mixture until it reaches 245°F (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and fine sea salt.
  7. Pour caramel into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let cool completely.
  9. Cut into squares and wrap individually.

Notes

  • A candy thermometer is essential for proper texture.
  • Warm cream prevents the caramel from seizing.
  • Do not refrigerate; store wrapped caramels at room temperature.
  • Keeps well for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.