Description
A delightful and quick treat that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ½ cups light corn syrup
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
- 1 teaspoon red food color gel (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- Nuts or chocolate pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and butter. Stir until well combined.
- Cook the mixture while stirring almost constantly until it reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit, about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add cinnamon oil and food coloring, stirring until well mixed.
- Carefully pour the caramel into the buttered pan and let it cool at room temperature.
- After 10-15 minutes, refrigerate to set completely (usually takes about 1-2 hours), then cut into squares and wrap in wax paper.
Notes
These caramels are versatile; feel free to add nuts or chocolate pieces as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg