Soft & Chewy Caramels with Sea Salt

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Category:	Candies
Collections:	The Candy Dish
Keywords:	caramel, salt, Sea
Serves:	Makes 2 lbs. (9-10 dozen)
Prep Time:	5 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

2 cups	sugar
1 cup	light corn syrup
2 cups	half and half, *divided
1 cup	butter
1 tsp.	vanilla
	coarse sea salt

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Kelly Williams

Well Seasoned

Forked River, NJ (pop. 154,396)

Wildflours

Member Since Jul 2011

Kelly's Notes:

I don't know who thought of sprinkling caramels with sea salt, but now I don't want them any other way! Pure genious!! These holiday caramels are sure please; soft, chewy and buttery! Sprinkle on your holiday goodie tray or give (some) away as gifts! Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! (photo from bing images)

Directions

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil. Set aside. In a Dutch oven, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Slowly stir in remaining cream. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until well mixed, about 5 minutes.
Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Remove foil from pan; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Sprinkle each with a little coarse sea salt, just a few grains (6-8). Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.