Savory 5-Minute Microwave Caramels: Easy Homemade Joy
Whip up delicious homemade caramels in just 5 minutes using your microwave! This quick candy recipe is perfect for last-minute gifts or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 caramels
- Category: Candy
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe 2-quart glass bowl.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Stir in butter and heavy cream.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes more, watching carefully to prevent boiling over.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour into a buttered 8×8 inch pan.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Be careful when handling hot caramel.
- Buttering the pan prevents sticking.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on your microwave’s wattage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg