Homemade Christmas Caramels

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You have not truly had a caramel until you've had a homemade soft caramel. These treats are nothing like anything you can buy at the store! They're rich and buttery with a good soft chew. You'll be the ultimate Christmas candy maker with these, and for good reason!
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INGREDIENTS⁠
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- 2 cups heavy cream⁠
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar⁠
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter⁠
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup⁠
- 1/2 tsp salt⁠
- 1 tsp vanilla extract⁠
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INSTRUCTIONS⁠
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Grease a 9×13 baking sheet pan well with vegetable oil. Line pan with parchment paper and grease paper as well. Set aside.⁠
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In a 4-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil. Continue to boil until 248°F is reached on a candy or thermometer. Swirl pan every so often to evenly heat.⁠
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When the temperature reaches 248°F, remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan.⁠
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Cool 6-8 hours or up to 24 hours to allow caramel to set up.⁠
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Use parchment sling to remove caramels from pan. Remove caramels from parchment and cut with a large sharp knife. The caramels are slightly sticky, so to keep the shape and keep from sticking to each other, individually wrap in parchment papers or wax paper.⁠
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For salted caramels:⁠
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Let caramels cool 30 minutes then sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons flaky sea salt over caramels. Finish cooling and cut.
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[@buckywill9322]

I wish I had a dollar for every Carmel we wrapped when we were kids. Very similar recipe and my mom would make a chocolate Carmel by adding cocoa powder (1/4 cup) at the beginning. So fun to see! We also bought a pizza knife to help with the cutting.

[@ruthannecoro6198]

Adding this to my candy list for this year! I already have the pre cut wrappers 🙂 and I’ve found the cutest boxes to use for my homemade goodie gifts this year!

[@DonnyLisa1]

I will be making these this week for Christmas treats to loved ones. Thank you for the recipe!

[@hersheybee3310]

I'm so definitely making these! Thanks for the recipe!

[@rhaynesthorm2893]

Had a friend/coworker that made fudge every year. Miss you Elaine.

[@jeanfitzsimmons2258]

MY FAVORITE COME TO RECIPE!~ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TEACHING ME HOW!>>>YER THE SWEETEST!

[@debraconverse3447]

You and your videographer are wonderful! Classy, funny, informative...mystified how Food Network or HGTV hasn’t snatched you two up.

[@cyndifigel4210]

You’re right. At the Sunday school Christmas program, we always look for a certain person’s caramels and hoard them if we find them.

[@dawnitalutz1953]

You're so fun!!

[@shariballard1804]

Caleb! Do you stir the pot during the cooking process. I know you would to mix ingredients but how about when melted and coming up to temp? I never see you stir during that part. Thanks!

[@WyseGuide]

I use my instant read thermometer to mix it around. It acts as double duty since it mixes it, but also reads the temperature at the same time.

[@kathymiles4870]

How much Karo syrup did he use?

[@susanallen2039]

Dumb question…..since I love caramel, but for the past year, I have an allergy to cows milk. Can I use plant base cream instead? Will it change the consistency of the caramel?

[@bertrowzinga3173]

Yes you can, I use(d) almond milk for a traditional caramel. Works great

[@maribellerma7717]

Do you have measurements for half this amount? PLEASE ☺️

[@knowledgeseeker5947]

Why add the vanilla at the end? Why not in the beginning?

[@victoriaaddison9624]

Did I miss the ingredient measurements?

[@mercyrn35]

I absolutely love your channel. Your energy is just so uplifting and your tips and tricks are useful . I’ve learned so much😊

[@mollywolly4201]

You have quickly become my very favorite YT channel! Your enthusiasm for literally everything you film is truly contagious and I find myself looking so forward to your new offerings. Your style is inspiring and relaxing and comforting all at the same time...this was like making caramels in my jammies with an old college buddy and a glass of cabernet. You hooked me with your grandmother's peanut brittle (I'd made it so many times but NEVER knew I wasn't supposed to spread it. Makes ALL the difference in the world) and you now have a devoted fan forever. Thanks very much.

[@WyseGuide]

Awww that is so nice to hear, Molly! So glad you're here and watching!

[@genecla4134]

I just love watching your videos!! Can’t wait to try the recipe with my grand daughter. Stay safe!!

[@cesarbahar786]

Love the caramel candy recipe. Great idea for the Holidays. 🥰🎄🎄

[@patriciatodd3943]

Just made your caramels with my son. Such an easy recipe. Have to say there was some on the spoon and my son put it on a saucer in the fridge to cool so he could sample. I think this will be a must every year. We added a cup and a half chopped pecans just before we poured into the greased pan. Thanks K.W. 💜

[@mandyowen4892]

I made this recipe today and they turned out lovely. I’ll definitely make them again

[@mariakman8740]

Your recipes have saved me so many times WG. Thank you so much for all your help... Can't wait til you start your gardens next year..I'll be there with you..

[@SisterShirley]

I'm torn between what's more adorable: Those little twisties of the caramel OR The twinkle in Mr Wyse Guide's eyes when he's talking and trying to chew his homemade caramels ? ?

[@debraheater2949]

Sea salt sounds wonderful! I love to make caramels for any occasion! Yum!

[@09tx09]

I just love your channel. Anything with caramel or toffee I'm here for it 😋

[@samiasasin3147]

Hi kaleb. Just found your channel. And you are one of my favs. Thank you for all the great ideas. Plus your love of family. 🦋🌷

[@lisaburns1660]

We make these every year and everyone loves them! Great job Caleb!

[@kbahus1]

I made a batch yesterday and they turned out perfect! Thanks!

[@izull892]

I love this recipe! You have such an ease making this ~ which then makes me ease when trying this! Thank you!

[@SaraAbbe]

I’ve made these twice. The first time I just eyeballed it and they ended up hard. I just tried them again today with a candy thermometer and they were still hard. I’m not sure what I did wrong. They were SO HARD in about 1 hour

[@shalomhandiworkgifts]

I was VERY Glad to see that you did not add Brown Sugar to your Caramel Recipe. Brown Sugar seems to be the "Thing" that people are adding to Caramels these days, but what they DONT Understand is that White Cane Sugar, makes a Caramel, where as Brown Sugar makes Butterscotch...a totally different type of Chewy Candy. Yes, still a Caramel, but when people name their candy....CARAMELS....And they have placed brown sugar into the recipe, it makes me slap my head....HA! That is because they made Butterscotch, NOT Caramel. Anywhoo....I was Very HAPPY To see somebody who knew what they are doing and made CARAMELS....Without Brown Sugar. Again, I am FINE If they want to add brown sugar, but dont call it a Caramel....call it Butterscotch Chews....or call it Butterscotch Caramels....because their IS A Huge Difference. How do I know? Well, I am retired now, but I am a Professional Caramel Maker, sold my Caramels all over America. So ya, I know what I am talking about. It was totally refreshing to see somebody make CARAMELS And Call them CARAMELS....Have a Great Day Wyse Guide!!!

[@caribbeangirl4282]

I love your sense of humor....Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@mangotree2110]

Yes there is an alternative to corn syrup. GLUCOSE SYRUP. In Australia you cant buy corn syrup so we use GLUCOSE syrup if we're making an American recipe. We cant buy quite a few ingredients you guys use, our food isn't as processed as yours, sorry but its true

[@00001965st]

Did u use the heavy whipping cream that’s n the dairy section,,,,,, could I use cream in a can made from carnation,,,,

[@conniegnesda9720]

Just subscribed! I love your personality and easy recipes! Thanks for sharing your recipes!

[@pansyvaughan5624]

Nice!!! I'll be adding this to my bowls of treats! Thanks

[@janetm2969]

Oh yum!!! ❤ Your style is absolutely charming and informative, so I'm going to make caramels today! I also want to add ground toasted brazil nuts to it - do you think it will work?

[@juliyaromanova4313]

I think that corn syrup you could replace by honey 🍯 (liquid honey or may honey)

[@christinestone6511]

I look forward to your videos I have tried almost all your candy and christmas cookies everyone loves them they all ask did you make thems I just smile an tell them they are all old family receipes with my fingers crossed lol but really you make my day I have treatment three times a week they are the longest 4 hours but watching your videos make the time fly just wanted to thank you and please keep them coming stay safe

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Yummy likevhomemade apple pie i got to fo on christmas a vanilla ice creamm

[@roxanneturpin620]

Please tell me you're making old fashioned fudge too!

[@nanaof07]

made these last night, DELICIOUS!

[@tonyb7319]

Going to make this in the morning. I usually bring my sugars and corn syrup upto 310 and then add warmed cream and vanilla after and then bring up to 252.

[@tonyb7319]

Sorry, vanilla and butter after 252.

[@yumicrisostomo3094]

First time here. I love your channel 💗

[@grepilgr1]

That looks so good. I would sprinkle some shredded coconut on top if I make these. Thank You Kaleb.

[@suzyp7196]

They look awesome. Cant wait to make them. Thank you for sharing this recipe. What size pan did you use to spread out the mixture?

[@WyseGuide]

It's a 9x13 baking sheet pan. That lip on the side is important so it doesn't go all over the countertop as its cooling. Enjoy!

[@grenier70]

So glad that you vlog. Perfect addition to my holiday viewing. ❤️👍👋🇨🇦

[@lesliecohn8829]

But what is the actual recipe? Like what are the quantities of each ingredient?

[@WyseGuide]

The amounts are all in the description of the video.

[@Missauthentic716]

What size pan please?

[@TheGoldleafCreative]

We will try you’re caramel tomorrow and give it to the neighbors. We can’t take that much sugar. Old gay. Lol keep cooking Kaleb. We’ll keep watching. - John Fuentes

[@jojojones4995]

I just found you today, and U are a breath of fresh air to me, I LOVE Baking, I Love gardening and I love a country style home, We r meant to be 😘 I Will be watching all your videos..I Love your glass Canister set, can U tell me where U found those?

[@cathywarner9263]

I love your videos. I am going to make your caramels this week, maybe tomorrow.

[@cathywarner9263]

I made them. These caramels are awesome. Just follow Kaleb’s directions and you will amaze yourself!

[@debraconverse3447]

You’re Kaleb...not Caleb. Right??

[@WyseGuide]

You got it!

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

Lovely guy. Thank you, Kaleb. Merry Christmas to you. 🎅🤶🎅

[@marysills4317]

I’m going to try this. I have two daughters that make candy. One owns a chocolate store in CA. So I gotta do good.

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Caleb i think Tate and Lyles golden syrup would work as it a converted sugar syrup too but is sugar not corn.

[@sandnstars8]

❤️❤️❤️

[@artjournalsco5096]

YOU ARE KILLING ME....innnn a good way😂

[@hudalacroix7442]

Kaleb, I love all your videos and your house is gorgeous. I was just wondering will this caramel recipe work for caramel apples or is it too soft.

[@joanneryan8508]

Thank you so much for this recipe! Super easy. Delicious I made some for a friend who loves caramel

[@heatherinparis]

OMG Caleb...your Sweater

[@WyseGuide]

I love it too! It's weird, but fun!

[@carolinesmith5730]

yum! Very interesting, as well, to learn how to do it. love your videos!

[@dallasmandy]

That looked like a third of it without😅

[@WyseGuide]

Haha! I had to make it slightly more with salt because I just like it so much more with that briny taste!

[@thomasgeorge7076]

can you use half the recipe

[@lary73]

you were fabulous

[@knowledgeseeker5947]

Can you use brown sugar?

[@imimioo8043]

👍💕💕

[@Jobiewon]

This is a fantastic base recipe. That being said I had a bob ross incident and the happy accident rewarded me with far better caramels. As the recipe sits, there is too much cream content. This amount of cream never allows the caramel the ability to set. Use 2c of corn syrup in lieu of 1 1/4 cup.

[@lizrehrauer2031]

Sweetened condensed milk in place of cream makes the process go faster and the caramels set better.

[@Jobiewon]

I will have to give that a try. Is there any taste difference between the 2?

[@lizrehrauer2031]

Joe Pona my recipe is 2 sticks of butter a pound of brown sugar 1 can sweetened condensed milk and1 cup corn syrup. And lots of love.