Caramels Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

Recipe here: www.joyofbaking... Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make Caramels. A good tasting caramel is such a treat. This recipe for homemade Caramels produces a soft and chewy candy with a wonderfully smooth and creamy texture. I like how you can cut the caramels into any size or shape you like. Maybe you prefer small individual bite-sized squares that you can just pop into your mouth. Or maybe you want long thin strips that can be wrapped in wax paper, twisting the ends to keep the Caramels fresh. Homemade Caramels are perfect for gift giving or you may want to make a batch or two for your next bake sale.
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[@FirebladeCBR]

I made these caramels & instead of wrapping them in wax paper I just cut them up & put in an airtight jar for Mother's Day. The jar has embossed 'made by hand for you'. I also let a batch go beyond 250 & got great hard toffee which I covered in chocolate and sprinkled desiccated coconut over. Gorgeous.

[@o0Avalon0o]

Variety is the spice of life.

[@MissAstrid17]

You explain everything so well! Love it!

[@ashleyrangel55]

I love all your recipes! I'm 16 years old. And I love baking it's my passion! You should me so many new recipes that I would love to try when I get time. But you're amazing! Please don't stop teaching baking shows! ❤️

[@tomstout3645]

Now your 20. Still baking?

[@lisareardon8168]

That was a long time ago and I hope you still enjoy baking and cooking young lady. I hope you are doing well with all you are doing as well!

[@joyofbaking]

When the caramels have a grainy texture it's due to the crystallization of the sugar.

[@Rebecca.G]

I love how you took the time to mention tips on how to clean the pan. Plus having metric saves a lot of conversion googling haha. Thanks for the video!

[@alanmorris7669]

I hope she's fortunate enough to get her very own televised Cooking Show. She does a great job!

[@brusselsprout5851]

I agree. I've just found her through WikiHow, and she gives all the details to make it a pleasant and worthwhile undertaking.

[@shazzabelles2963]

What a nice lady and a lovely presentation. They look yummy!

[@dianastrauss2847]

Loved your video, Stephanie. I will be making this.

[@netgrl2008]

this is one of the easiest recipes I have found on here! yay! can't wait to try it out. The other videos make it so difficult with all of them saying "oh you will know when you get this color and what not" suuure 🤔 I like that you just added everything and told by the temperature sooo much easier. thanks for the wonderful video.

[@jonluke1077]

this woman is awesome! everytime i watch other youtube food channels, the hosts make all these dramatic, over the top taste tests (Im looking at you Laura). Stephanie comes across very genuine and down to earth, made her simple chocolate cake and boy was it good!

[@indiangurl7029]

Great tutorial, nice and slow, very nurturing voice. Thanks. Will be using this recipe to cover apples. :)

[@dennism1989]

Definitely going to be trying this method. What a GREAT job of explaining this process. And, I appreciated the "tip" on how to clean the dried on caramel. Wonderful presentation. Professional.

[@gandra713]

Thank you very much for your delicious recipe beautiful lady, greetings from Venezuela!

[@sarahflowers3602]

I love this video, not only for the recipe but for the (tons of) pro-tips you give like having all of the ingredients out already and spraying the measuring cup with oil to prevent sticking. Also, there is just something about you that's oddly comforting and I can't put my finger on the reason.

[@Diana-mj6uj]

i love your channel ❤️ you work so professionally🙌

[@rarayarewood772]

I love the way how you cook and how you talk when you are cooking

[@seanbrown6904]

Hello recommended, we meet again.

[@brusselsprout5851]

I've found this through WikiHow, which gives impressive information. Stephanie shares all of the golden nuggets that make it easy. 1. Have everything ready; butter, etc. 2. buttering the foil and also the measuring cup for the corn syrup. 3. About not resting the thermometer on the bottom of the pot. 4. Wrapping and refrigerating........wow. So much awesome to make the job worthwhile. Thank you!

[@elisabethduke1947]

I heat up milk in my caramel pot and make custard with it. Clean pot, clean spoon & delicious dessert!

[@gerANNAmoe]

Elisabeth Duke I'm, please pass on the recipe! That sounds delicious!

[@agedjake]

How very clever! I shall try this for sure. Thank you.

[@fatimasawaneh2959]

I love custard! But thick one

[@destinycoach5]

I love idea of doing something with the bottom bits of Carmel left. Tks for the tip.

[@wingilampamila3862]

Love it can you show the recipe?

[@hmbourke1967]

just delicious and actually very easy, I have invested in a sugar thermometer and it's already paid for itself. A real treat that everybody will love as they are soft and really tasty

[@Fact401]

You have no idea how much it means to me that she also mentions the amounts in metric units.

[@joyofbaking]

You need a candy thermometer as the temperature is very important. I have not tried honey so I couldn't say how well it would work.

[@barakah4097]

Your voice relaxes me Thank you, great recipe

[@broshmosh]

That pot cleaning tip is one of the smartest things I've heard in ages. Can't believe I never thought of it. Thanks!

[@GingerRootable]

Geez this looks good. The holiday is a good excuse! The use of the foil sling does make a huge difference and extra butter on it just adds even more of that buttery, toffee, good stuff. I am losing the battle already when my grammar goes and the brain starts going into happy mode over caramel. Its so good! Favourite, even more so than chocolate!

[@user-ki2yc4iw5e]

i love how you explain in such detail so that people who are not familiar to baking (like me!) find it much more easier to try:-) thank u! lots of Love from Korea!

[@KatieCarlinHudson]

I love the fact that you mention the cups as well as the grams/mililiters. There are so little youtube channels that do that and I have to go figure out how many grams or mililiters a cup or so is. So thank you :D

[@shaletgodwin25]

Tried it, loved it! Tastes like drops of heaven. Thank you! I don't have a candy thermometer, but I cooked the caramel for 25 minutes like Stephanie mentioned and checked the consistency by pouring a few drops of the caramel into cold water, if it is soft and holds shape it is done...I checked as soon as it hit the 20th minute mark and then two more times just to make sure I don't overcook it. Hope this helps the people who don't have a thermometer.

[@wanusanus4061]

Shalet Godwin Thanks for the advice

[@murilocoelhopa]

Love it, love the channel, love the recipes, love the american way Mrs Stephanie make everything.

[@bonitaashford]

She is actually Canadian but has lived in the US for long time and learned the cooking & baking preferences. She is so great to follow for all levels of cooks.

[@murilocoelhopa]

cornishcoves Oh, ok, sorry about that but she's amazing either way

[@FirebladeCBR]

I used an 8" silicon square pan instead of the metal one. Still sprayed it with 'cake release' but didn't need to line it with parchment paper. The caramels came out so much easier

[@M.J.mia.jendi.]

Wow!! Well done.

[@helenm1951]

you are the best teacher so simple and easy to follow and thank goodness you say teaspoon and tablespoon...you know what I mean

[@gosnooky]

Thanks for not forgetting the metric system.

[@kirstenredman9394]

This is my favourite part of the whole video

[@boui.1]

I don’t know why us in the US are not using the metric system like the rest of the world

[@cheryl3242]

Hey Y'all from Germany

[@tamaragarcia]

@@boui.1 I'm from the US and I don't know why. Hopefully one day it'll change but we Americans are pretty hard headed lol

[@boui.1]

Tamara Garcia fr because nobody else’s uses our system but us

[@nellgwenn]

I made this recipe and topped the caramels with cherrywood smoked sea salt before cutting it, and gave it to my mom for a birthday present. She loved them. She saved some of them and froze them. Then this Thanksgiving she made the best yams I've ever had using about 10 of them. And the yams weren't sickening sweet. They had a complex flavor. I ate more yams than turkey. She baked 5 yams til tender, mashed them with some butter, added the caramels, then baked them. I tell you once you make the caramels it's the easiest, tastiest yam recipe I can think of. Especially if you freeze the caramels like my mom did. I bought the cherrywood smoked sea salt on Amazon. San Francisco Salt Co. Cheerywood smoked 5 oz. $6.49. I use it for special occasion dishes, even cocktails. You should try the yam recipe next time you make the caramels. It's hauntingly good.

[@veronicavelasquez5785]

i absolutely love your video's please keep them coming!

[@93julialaender]

You are the perfect person to teach us how to do these goods, because you are so sweet! thank you for your videos! hugs from Brazil.

[@angiek6446]

Thank you so much for this recipe it's so good!!

[@cassidycall455]

that looks soooo good!!

[@tlovesgreens8244]

I've made it twice now. AND IT'S SO GOOD! I LIKE THE SALT NOW

[@bitoruiz986]

Ive made these several time and their awsome!! Pretty easy to make with a thermometer

[@paulcoleman52]

I love your videos, you have a gift for teaching. Thank you. I do have a question. I bought some caramels at a local christmas craft show that looked very similar to these but they where infused with different flavours, like earl grey tea, Some had nuts as well. When would be the appropriate time to add those things. At the end when you added the vanilla or during the cooking process? Thank you again!

[@gabriellasalinas8927]

Thank you Stephanie I'm making this for Easter Sunday as gifts and of course some for me.

[@The_JEB]

would it look bad if i took that big brick of caramel and ate it by myself? not that i would do that eventhoughitotallywould

[@AshleyKennedy]

No not at all my friend

[@dianacanisalez5818]

Ashley Grey

[@The_JEB]

ok good. cavity central here I come!

[@heidbrain]

Justin Bechtel just make sure you have something nearby to puke in :-/

[@The_JEB]

heidbrain i've taken a 15 pack of pepsi and drank it all in about 4 hours, I think a block of carmel is fine :P

[@FanfanDuMin]

these tastes AMAZING!! mine turned out a TINY bit too soft, but that was because of my thermometor. they taste just as good, or even better, than the ones you can buy, they are really good! :)

[@Trytocookthis]

How do you make the ones like shown in the thumbnail representing this video. I was kind of disappointed and happy at the same time with this presentation.

[@joyofbaking]

I fussed with the ones in the picture more because I didn't want the video to be too long. It is just a matter of being careful as to the size and shaping the caramels with your fingers.

[@kryzystof]

I guess yoo could cut squares, place them on a tray and than heat up in the oven for a moment. Would make them more "smooth"

[@dianef108]

I just made these 3 hours ago and they are fantastic!!! That little bit of salt is key! Outstanding flavor and a soft chewy texture!!! I have made many of your recipes over the years and they have all been winners! Thanks for all your hard work!!!

[@Zooumberg]

Salted or unsalted butter? Can I substitute the corn syrup for something else. It's hard to get here in England.

[@bonitaashford]

I think that your TREACLE is pretty comparable to our corn syrup....and from watching her many videos I would say use unsalted butter as a general rule but if you can't then definitely leave out the salt from recipe or reduce to a tiny pinch!

[@loriallison2454]

Treacle is dark so more like molasses. British golden syrup is more like corn syrup , but thicker

[@agedjake]

Corn syrup is on Amazon UK or Glucose syrup.

[@thebitchinthecorner2252]

Best toffee recipe ever 4oz sugar granulated 4oz butter salted or unsalted 4oz golden syrup 4oz condensed milk Put in a heavy bottomed saucepan ,heat gently till sugar dissolves stirring constantly bring to boil keep stirring until it turns golden remove from heat and test the set by dropping some toffee into cold water if after 30 seconds it's at the consistency you like pour into a lined 8 inch square tin if not boil for another 5 mins and retest until it's to your liking enjoy.

[@havsumora]

Treacle is closer to molasses I believe....

[@bettebruce2277]

I love your recipes! I have had trouble with my caramels crystallizing. I will try it again and make sure I DO NOT STIR while it's cooking.

[@BostonSecret45]

you remind me of freddys mom from icarly HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@annacartlidge563]

BostonSecret45 oh yer😹😹not as mean though

[@kamarmason4154]

she's not mean, she's just over-protective

[@Austyn_Young7]

BostonSecret45 OMG RIGHT LOL THATS SO FUNNY I LOVED I CARLY

[@Austyn_Young7]

BostonSecret45 OMG RIGHT LOL THATS SO FUNNY I LOVED I CARLY

[@Andy-in8ej]

Moron

[@rosemariekury9186]

Going to try this, and lots of good hints in this. For example, never thought of spraying my glass measuring cup for the Karo syrup!

[@hungabunabunga3645]

God bless you

[@kattylike9717]

Uh, she did not sneeze.

[@saskiapoppeliers]

Hi Stephanie, Nice to see that you still find the time to answer people who send you comments on older videos. Lots of love from Belgium xxx Happy New Year

[@florlizadinamling824]

Hello madam Joy..I've been copying your recipe.I just wanna ask what other alternatives we can use instead of corn syrup..Thank you

[@aponia8604]

try honey

[@cathygas5415]

I am sure that it tastes heavenly! What I liked most in your video are the white roses on your background. Be well, happy, healthy and have a warm Christmas time!

[@spidaminida]

Why is it that American recipes almost always use corn syrup?

[@joyofbaking]

+spidaminida Corn syrup is often used as it prevents sugar crystallization (grainy texture).

[@spidaminida]

That's interesting! Thanks/!

[@charibudd1734]

+Joy of Baking Bunni-BMWqrosario

[@debbieh7063]

+spidaminida other places use glucose syrup or other things with the same contents, but different names. Corn syrup is glucose syrup, but we use corn to make it because frankly, we have an abundance of corn for complicated reasons

[@helenmunford947]

You can yous golden syrup too

[@momOftwo673]

I did it! And I added peanuts too! It's sooo yummy! ..Thank you..and God bless you Stef! 😘

[@carlywang3136]

I disliked because she didn't scrape out all the caramel in the pot when she was pouring it out and that gave me a heart attack

[@TheAmazingSquirrel18]

Wolfcchi often times people won't do that with caramel because the stuff around the pan is usually much darker, and therefor would effect how the caramel looks (:

[@gmseo]

Wolfcchi wtf mate that's just wrong u don't just dislike like that

[@Elysianism]

Wolfcchi How mature!

[@Alyssasousoctopious]

You dont scrape the bottom because there is burnt pieces

[@destinycoach5]

You dislike instruction vid cuz she didnt scrape the pan. Seriously!!!! Just scrape your pan. Or maybe understand why you dont.

[@reynasalazar48]

I made this caramel and put it on apples to make caramel apples..It was amazing the caramel apples came out delicious. THANKS

[@katenyssen8597]

Omg so good!!! These are de-LICIOUS!!!!! I couldn't stop eating the caramel while it was setting. By the time it set, all the corners were gone!! lol

[@thegingandahalf]

I need to make these! They would be so cute if you used a tiny cookie cutter to cut out little shapes and dipped them in tempered milk or dark chocolate with a little sprinkle of himalayan salt or seasalt on top. I can't wait to experiment with this!

[@marylouframpton2217]

I use your caramel recipe to make the best tasting infused caramels. Thank you!

[@kathrynb4125]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video on how to make these caramels. I tried another recipe from a different website and it didn't turn out. What it did however is make wonderful caramel sauce for your ice cream topping. I've been trying to find the perfect caramel recipe, and I believe I just found it. Your video and presentation was so well thought out and put together extremely well. I can't thank you enough for helping us out with making caramel candies. I can't wait to try out your recipe.

[@kathye9893]

Very pleasing to watch! I'm your newest subscriber & biggest fan. I've recently hit a road block in my life, where I've felt stuck. Your a great teacher & I can't wait to view more of your videos to better my knowledge and experience new ways to cook. Thank you very much👍🏻👍🏻

[@2013qq]

I wish I could hug you. I've made these and they are simply the best. Thank you. Love your cooking.

[@MrsBRyder]

Great video. Easy to follow steps. Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for sharing.

[@starvenraven4455]

Great recipe made it yesterday and today it's easy and delicious. thank you for sharing! The family loves it!

[@nikkijohnson2832]

Made these tonight for valentine's day gifts. Just great! Pretty easy! Thank you for a very professional demo!

[@lolitalolita7561]

Thank you for the recipe! The form you rolled the caramel reminds me of caramel made by Brach’s back in the day!

[@sinrose501]

I made these and they are best ever. Thank you Stephanie

[@amberturley4084]

Made this recipe this week and it turned out amazing! Thank you!

[@maryhash7571]

I made this recipe twice. Turned out awesome. My whole family loved it.

[@debbie2027]

Thanks Stephanie ...I totally want to try this for an office staff treat !

[@rosemariekury9186]

Thanks so much for this presentation, recipe and how you make it is so clear. I love the soft caramels, and they sell them at the supermarket wrapped in waxed paper like you did. Now I’m going to make my own and send some to our daughter if I don’t eat them all before!

[@JNevton]

yesterday I used your caramel recipe to make chocolate covered caramels and they came out great! thanks for your demonstration, couldn't of made them without it!😎

[@joyofbaking]

I haven't tried it, but I would think you could use golden syrup.

[@HamzaQuddusi]

That looks so yummy. I want to eat it right now. Thanks for the recipe.

[@luvinlife5311]

This is a great, easy recipe! Friends & family all like it. I will add this to holiday gifts for sure. You really do have to be careful about the temp though, over 250 = harder candie. Thanks so much Stephanie, I really appreciate your videos.

[@Shaybay163]

Would you share a carmel cake recipe? Thank you. I enjoy your recipes and how you explain every step.

[@xolio1993]

If you’re in the UK like me you can also use GOLDEN syrup! Or wherever you live. Glucose syrup is also an option.

[@AshleyKennedy]

That was the best recipe ever!!!!!! My friend in my culinary class made it with me. We are most of it by ourselves. You not only made my taste buds happy but my dentist's paycheck happy too.

[@SunnyGibson]

Ahah! Great one!

[@ladymaria2012]

Wow... this is execellent.... this is what im looking for .... simply cheap, tasty, simple & easy to do... love it....thanks stefanie...

[@joyofbaking]

It is just a matter of being careful as to the size and shaping the caramels with your fingers.

[@michaelriley7984]

Thank You 🙏 For Your Sharing Your Expertise ~ In All The Many Delicious and beautifully prepared foods candy cakes cookies and and everything that you do Stephanie 🙏Is “ The Most Enjoyable To Watch any Learn “ How To 🙏 You are The Best At Giving Details … With All Your Recipes 👍 ~~~ Many Thanks 🙏

[@baileygregg6567]

Oooo~ Buttering my measuring cup I've never thought about doing that that before for those tricky syrups, this will save me some🙀💜🍫😻 Thank you Joy🌷😽

[@steweythecatdog]

Thank you Stephanie These look awesome. I plan on making some for the holidays.

[@ambernectar3158]

I love your delivery. Sounds like my mum x

[@kriti3138]

Thank you for the delicious recipe, Stephanie.... Salutations from India!!🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@donnahays8168]

I just made Caramels for the first time! Amazing!

[@joyofbaking]

I haven't tried it that way so I couldn't say how well it would work.

[@jannitheisabelvillarsundal4012]

I love caramels, i probably i make this to my childrens weekend... thank you for sharing your recipes...

[@marylenegray7999]

I always buy this caramel at whole foods, I love it, thank you for the recipe. I'll make it myself from now on. Well explained and like the tone of your voice.

[@ahnurmohamed]

I have very very little experiance cooking but your reciepe is great I followed all you said except water and brush for the sides, Final product perfect. I love caramel and ate quite a few but was scared to eat more becuase i am diabetic. well done and thanks

[@sethb9545]

I added 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup to give it that special deluxe flavor that know one else has then twist the caramels to give them a classy look . Can also be covered with white or dark chocolates then drizzle one or thee other color over them to make strips . Just saying I am a culinary chef use your imagination the sky is the limit !!!!!

[@brbobok9425]

You are one of the best cook,,,Always go to your site for recipes,,,,,,Thank you for sharing...Merry and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.....

[@kennethpetersen3507]

My fave candy! Gonna make it this weekend. Thanks for the recipe. Its nice of you to share all your knowledge in baking..

[@floresapril7]

I Absolutely Love her Voice! 😀

[@gottagift]

I like your trick with the pizza cutter. In my kitchen, it is also used as a pastry blender.

[@jimfeeney5504]

Just discovered your tutorials Stephanie (via Stollen) and glad I did. Really appreciate your approach- thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable. You mention a digital thermometer and it looks like your using an induction “burner”. I have an induction cooktop and tried using my electronic thermometer on it. Took me a while to figure out that it doesn’t get along with all that magnetic, induction energy LOL! Back to the type you’re using here!

[@mrsli888]

Thank you very much Stephanie for all your recipes.

[@Rosalind905]

Thank you so much for the information, now maybe I have a fighting chance to make so many of your candy recipies.

[@vichelmiranda226]

I tried these caramels and I am eating them right now they are great and chewy

[@JJ-jt4ji]

Great presentation with easy to follow instructions