Easy Homemade Caramel | The Carefreekitchen

This is an easy, step-by-step, how to guide to making sweet, silky smooth, and delicious homemade caramel. You can use this recipe for caramel apples, caramel sauce or as a homemade caramel candy. Also included is instructions to make the most amazing salted caramel candy.
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❤️❤️❤️Ingredients:
* 1 cup butter
* 1 cup sugar (white, granulated)
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup Karo syrup or sometimes called corn syrup
* 1 can sweetened condensed milk--Be sure this is NOT evaporated milk
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* salt flake for the top of the caramel (optional)
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[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

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[@barbarabrown5920]

I made your recipe a week ago and my family loved it. They are already asking for more, so I’ll make it for Valentine’s Day!! Thanks again!!

[@DBA1976]

Hi. Did you use salted butter or unsalted? I wanted to make sure.

[@barbarabrown5920]

I used salted butter. And it turned out great.

[@corniss]

I made this for gourmet apples. Delicious. Very easy and to the point instructions.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Glad you liked it!

[@GSCannon]

I am in love with your caramel candies and your caramel sauces. Thank you Sweets! 🥰

[@tochio.8935]

Hi I love your recipe for this but must I use Brown sugar and the syrup.

[@mommyharris1111]

I’m definitely going to give it a whirl. Looks a lot easier than I thought!

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

So happy to hear that!

[@Jazzlyn_]

i made these yesterday and it’s so good taste exactly like caramel you buy at the store. my siblings and my parents love it

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Glad you liked it!!

[@angelinasantos3422]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen we we

[@lifesjourney140]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen will these caramels melt if i Parcell these?? The delivery takes about 4 days

[@loribolden6154]

YESSSSS YUM, my first time making caramels.. YUMMY and I even put them in silicone molds.. Woo hoo, thank you for being spot on with your instructional video

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@majkrutsch7883]

So good. I substituted the condensed milk for whole milk and it tasted great.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Oh yummy! So glad it turned out great!

[@arturollamas4217]

Hrfhfghm

[@arturollamas4217]

Greedy

[@rickjames7576]

Looks delish, but man it's basically pure sugar. I guess all candy is.

[@magicalmond6979]

I mean you can't tell me that this isn't cool cause this is awesome

[@marcanthony6332]

Are you crazy 4 cups of sugar 1-sugar 1-brown sugar 1-Kayo Syrup 1-condensed milk is just sugar milk That’s 4 cups sugar 1cup period is more then enough SMDH

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

haha, yup, it makes a big batch!

[@andreagoble5353]

I can't wait to try it! I never understood what soft ball stage meant. Thanks for the demonstration 🙂

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Happy to help!

[@majkrutsch7883]

I also only used 3/4 cup of corn syrup

[@lslaam5224]

O yess !! What a perfect recipe it is , love from Pakistan 💖

[@jpatpat9360]

We don't have corn syrup in South Africa - can you use golden syrup (sugar cane syrup)?

[@hummingbird275]

I always thought making caramel would be “difficult”, but you have made it look very easy. Thank you SO MUCH 😊

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

My pleasure 😊

[@Mathchickey]

Thank you so MUCH! This is a wonderful recipe. I just watched this video, made a batch and my husband agrees that it's one of the best he's had. ❤️

[@sana1801]

I made these yesterday and they were so good! My kids loved them. Only problem is after cutting them, they melted and pooled together over time. How do you make sure they stay into squares?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

It sounds like it needs to be cooked a little longer. You can melt it down in a pan again and cook a few more minutes. The longer it's cooked, the firmer the caramel. Good luck!

[@Inigo_The_Son]

Over the past few weeks, I have attempted pumpkin caramels several times, and none have been very good. So I am going to try plain caramels. Having reviewed dozens of recipes, what I find interesting is that some recipes recommend NO STIRRING, while the others recommend CONSTANT STIRRING. Go figure!

[@kimlagory7657]

There is a clip on the thermometer to put it on the side of the pan so you can adjust it do not touch the bottom. I have made fudge and stuff for many years with a candy thermometer you don't just stick it in. Also I used to make the water test with ice instead of cold water

[@renavarges3852]

Graduated sugar, brown sugar, clear karo syrup. Then salt to cut the sugar 😅😅😂

[@BoogsSmith]

How do you do it😊

[@kentlindsay9307]

I stayed true to your recipe Jill but added cinnamon & pecan when I added the vanilla and of course salt at the end. It smells amazing and looks good so far , we will see when it comes time for cutting in 45 mins. I’ve tried caramel before and it sucked, so hopefully hopefully it turns out it 2020 girl! I pray your family is well! Ours is and for that, we thank God! This is showing up to you on my husbands email but he is at work and it’s me Johna having fun at home!

[@jeepcherokee24]

Just made the recipe. I think I messed something up because as it cooled, it crystallized. It was silky smooth but as it got to room temp, it has the sugar texture back. Tastes great though

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

I’m not sure what happened. Did you use evaporated milk or sweet and condensed milk?

[@branchen6299]

This probably happened because you had some sugar crystals still on the side of your pan while you were cooking. To avoid this, mix your sugars and water together, warm it a little and put a lid on it for a few minutes. The steam will wash any sugar crystals back into your mixture, then add the rest of your ingredients.

[@robinleakeriffle9869]

I've just finished making your recipe for caramel. It's perfect. Thank you so much ❤

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Thank you!

[@TanvirKabir0461]

This is not caramel, it's toffee.

[@wilma5618]

Watching this I was loosing my teeth straight away and also gaining a kilo of weight 😂

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

hahah!

[@SnickersEatsCookies]

That scared me for a sec

[@jsmit9161]

It's better to clip the thermometer on the pan from the beginning and not stick it in the hot caramel, it might break.

[@debbiechaney6607]

Please may I ask? Can these be wrapped in wax paper for gift giving? New Subscriber here and New to candy making. Thank-you for your wonderful receipe. Sincerely Debbie and Dexter-Dog my amazing chihuahua companion. 🙋🐾🏄💕🙏😷🏥🌴🌲

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Yes you can! It may be even better with parchment paper. Sending love to you and your amazing chihuahua!

[@ruthcline5465]

Nice! A word of caution. Kids, cats and dogs should stay out of the kitchen! Dangerously hot sugar! Also this is the same recipe we used 50 years ago and wrapped small pieces in waxed or parchment paper for gift giving. A candy thermometer is the way to go, it’s risking a terrible burn fooling around with several soft ball tests.

[@judithkhear6514]

1 cup of butter butter would be how many grams? Approx

[@barbarabrown5920]

Hi Jill, I did make the caramels again for my family for Valentine’s Day and they were super pleased. I cut the candy into squares and rolled them in pecans. Wrapped the Carmel’s in cellophane paper and placed into a tin with hearts. Thanks again

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

So happy you loved them!

[@Diane56ful]

They look amazing. I have to make some. I just subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos! TFS!❤️

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@harperwilson3201]

I just tried this out... absolutely scrumptious!! Thank you much for the recipe!!

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

You’re welcome! So glad you like it!

[@nighatsKitchen]

Thanks for sharing the yummy Recipe..😋👍💖

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@countrydarlin8212]

Could I boil only a little while and use it as caramel syrup?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

yes, you bet!

[@autumnanderson7757]

With CONSTANT stirring it's hard to get it up to temp as stirring cools the mixture

[@warrior4ever731]

Hello from Alaska. Got snowed in so decided to make these. Never have corn syrup on hand so use honey. Y2K I bought 120 #. Got a few quarts left. Any way I poured mine in silicone miniature brownie pan makes 24. Used the remaining caramel for pretzel 🥨 rods. Awesome. Your recipe is fast. Used to make this with the cream method took about 45 minutes. This is fast. Thanks for posting.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

yes, this is much quicker than with cream or milk!

[@douglasmurray4481]

My 10-year-old daughter and I tried this recipe. The result was delicious but grainy-not the smooth texture depicted in the video. We did use evaporated milk, rather than Eagle brand sweetened condensed-it’s what we had. Did that make the difference? I thought that the only difference between evaporated and Eagle brand was the added sugar.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Yes, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk are very different. Sorry it didn't turn out how you'd hoped. Try the sweetened condensed, you're going to love it.

[@belkiss]

Merci pour cette recette de caramel 🇩🇿💐😘🙏

[@lisamaxwell7291]

Keep the thermometer tip clean between measuring temp if caramel left on from before it won't register correctly

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Pegga2six]

I’m less than a minute in and I’m already giving you a like and follow just for pronouncing caramel correctly! Everyone knows the second “a” is silent. 😂❤

[@charlesmangum3108]

I have made cream caramels. They take a double cooking.

[@beverlypeterson291]

I just made these & they are fabulous!! Perfection at long last!! Thank you so much!!!❤ ❤

[@FlowerChyld43]

Great video- Thanks! One thing I would have liked is to see you take a bite.. this shows exactly how hard/soft they are. I personally prefer a bit harder of a chew; but I couldn't quite tell where they were just by looking at them. 🙂

[@julietteextraterrestrialsi1604]

Thank You so much for your wonderful recipe. Many of the other caramel recipes use the microwave which I never use, plus corn syrup which is not to my tastes. I was already thinking of an alternative. Can’t wait to make these. I can smell them cooking. Thank You again, Juliette

[@safiyahassan9308]

I like to try i wish will succeed ❤yumm yumm

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

You can do it!

[@curtriceennis2924]

Hello, Glad I found this method of making caramels. It looks easy to do and makes me want to make some soon. TY for sharing this video with us !!!

[@sampatsinghbhati49]

Caramel recipe Hamare ko bahut pasand I very good very nice commentary bhi bahut acchi

[@georgionw6554]

U don't need to stir it if you use a heavy bottom pan

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

This will definitely stick to the bottom of your pan. It's sweet and will burn easily. Keep stirring. ❤️

[@buffyhouse1010]

Amazing, may I please have the recipe in grams?

[@catspaw3092]

Awesome looks delicious can I use coconut sugar instead of regular sugar I'm trying to cut back & out sugar?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

I’m not sure. 🤔 I haven’t ever tried that.

[@jildastandish-m3e]

Worked first time thankyou! Clear concise cuppa cuppa cuppa Ty Ty ty

[@celiagorleski2716]

Right now in Dec 2021, we can't even find light karo syrup in a store. We had to go to Amazon. What's a candy thermometer? Kidding. My mother never needed one. She only used cold water for her candy.

[@WD-jz5jh]

I make these. Put parshment paper down and lift them out. So much easier to slice.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Great idea!

[@PastorJack1957]

Just made the first batch. Oh my! Yummy in my tummy! The next batch will be turned into chocolate covered turtles. As good as this is, the turtles will be heavenly! Thanks for a great, easy to remember recipe!

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Wonderful!

[@PastorJack1957]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen I accidentally added a lot more sweetened condensed milk. Instead of 8 oz, I added the whole 14 of can. Everything else was just one cup. The caramels came out so creamy that those who tried them say they are the best they've ever had. I know the way they melt is not like any I've had before.

[@Roy-xe9is]

thank you so much. What is the effect of corn syrup. I have seen the same recipe but with 1.5 and also 1.75 cups. Thank you.

[@estherlee6265]

Do you use medium heat throughout the whole cooking process

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Yes, but if it seems like it's sticking to the bottom turn the heat down. Good luck!

[@mabel.e.kgalley9710]

You taught this so well am tempted to try my hands on it dear. Thanks a lot for the lessons

[@myeplayer1]

Is there any reason why not use 2 cups of white sugar? Is there a particular reason to use the white and brown? Or only for color purpose?

[@tennescahowell9951]

Beautiful mixture of candy but what about Caramel flavor for the candy.

[@madisonziebarth248]

Can you wrap these in wax paper?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Parchment paper will probably stick less!

[@ann-kristinjansen8277]

Thank you for sharing ☕🍁🍂Can you please put the resipie into gram also?

[@bobbyd1961]

Made this recipe today it came out awesome but it was real sticking and soft it wouldn't cut like yours did in the video what is I do wrong it keeps getting real soft after it sits out for a little bit. I have to keep refrigerating to cut and wrap. Any suggestions?

[@kolawolebosede3676]

Melt and recook

[@REALcatmom]

I made these today without a candy thermometer (mine broke a few years ago). They are delicious and the nonstick pan was a great idea. Clean up was a breeze. Thanks a million, your tutorial was very helpful.

[@gmwwc]

if you grease that cup before filling it with corn syrup the syrup will come right out.

[@janet_pennypecker_hunter8148]

How fast will this set up. Could I put it in a piping bag and squeeze it onto my cookie?

[@maarbicssweet3041]

First comment your video so beautiful dear friend

[@pragyasrivastava6257]

Can we make it without the corn syrup? Is there any substitute for it?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

You can use 1 cup of sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup water.

[@pragyasrivastava6257]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen Will do!! Thank you for the recipe and thank you for replying :)

[@DBA1976]

I made these...OMG. My family and friends LOVED ♥️♥️♥️these. Best ever recipe.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Thank you so much 😃

[@gulserakcan551]

Tatlım türkçe açıklaması yok nasıl olucak

[@m.b.g.2235]

I got a candy thermometer for Christmas and am anxious to show what I can do. I think your recipe is the place to start. Thanks, first time viewer.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Hope you enjoy

[@catlady862]

Today I ruined 4 batches and now gave up. No idea what I did wrong. It kept cristalize totally. I'm sad and disappointed in myself. What did I do wrong? 🤔

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

are you using sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk?

[@michellelee8354]

What is the weight of the condense milk?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

about 12 ounces

[@emadsaleh8311]

Without brown sugar. ..or Karo syrup. What can I put

[@ptru2592]

Can i use all white sugar instead of brown sugar?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Yes. It's best to have a mixture of both but just white sugar will work too.

[@ptru2592]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen thanks!

[@envious-silence]

what can I use instead of corn syrup?

[@gloriadaniele6731]

what can u use instead of syrup

[@EraMorena]

what to add if you want to make it as frosting on cakes

[@Golden_CherryXX]

Tysm I tried 2 different recipes and both of them didn't work I was saying third time's the charm and I was right 💕💕

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

Great job!

[@vivianpadilla8893]

😢if my caramel came out to soft to slice, can it be saved

[@dianebays5484]

That looks so good, but seeing as i dont have a thermometer, ill have to do the water test. I cant wait, however its 1 am right now, so ill wait until tomorrow!

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

The water test works great! That's what I usually use too.

[@denisedspain7991]

I never use that much to test. I wanted to eat the blobs. 😂

[@jeieln-ew8xt]

Why are you cooking in a pan with cracks?

[@danrussell3439]

Can you pour the caramel into an ice cube tray so each piece same size and no cutting

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

I haven't tried it but let me know how it goes if you try it!

[@danrussell3439]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen I tired it didn’t go well

[@aliciasalazar7976]

Deberían traducir al español

[@DeannaHerald]

Unless you start the recipe by caramelizing sugar and only sugar, it's not caramel. It may be tasty, but it's not caramel.

[@773diamond]

Excellent recipe and great video my Husband's NEW FAVORITE CANDY!!! Thank you

[@mila-ef3wv]

Where can I get Karo syrup?

[@kathleenpengelly8511]

Karo syrup is corn syrup can find at any grocery store

[@adrianamerlini7122]

Buonissimo sicuramente, ma scrivere dosi in italiano.

[@mariarosalbacontrerasherna9311]

Quiero leerlo en español por favor!!!!

[@brentbryan6250]

Sounds like a battery powered self-stir would come in handy here?

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

It's less about stirring and more about keeping the caramel on the bottom of the pan from burning.

[@chelaotero4950]

Porque no traducen al castellano!!!! Bs. AS.

[@paulinemegson8519]

If you try the cold water test, it’s better to take your pot off the heat as you test. Also it’s best to individually wrap the caramels as soon as they’re set , cold and cut because they’ll rapidly get impossibly sticky without wrapping. In wrappers they’ll keep far better. Tbh I’ve never had a batch of caramels last more than two days before being nommed so I know they’ll last that long at least lol.

[@SolarizeYourLife]

How much regular milk if you don't use sweeten condensed milk??? 120°C soft stage...

[@MikiDoodleMom]

You said you like to add 1/2tsp salt, which definitely looks like way more, and your recipe calls for 1/4tsp salt. Please clarify.

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

You can do either one!

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

If you're going to add salt on top, maybe do the 1/4 teaspoon.

[@amandagilbert9479]

Can I put any flavor I want in this, like chocolate, strawberry?🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TheCarefreeKitchen]

an extract type of flavoring would work great!

[@amandagilbert9479]

@@TheCarefreeKitchen Thank you👍

[@pamelar3607]

Awesomeness!!! Great video ! I could particularly taste em. Got to try this myself!!

[@Shellyslittlekitchen]

I made this tonight and it's Soo good!! The only thing is my candy thermometer broke 🤣 but I did the cold water test and I thought it was a soft ball but it's been sitting out for about 40 min .. (it's still sorta warm underneath my glass pan) but when I cut it the top is fine but the bottom looks to be just under soft ball. Can I throw it back in the pot ? If so, do I bring it to a boil again and try to get it to 240? I have a new thermometer coming tmw