Amazing 10-Minute Microwave Caramels Recipe
Make soft, chewy caramels quickly right in your microwave. This simple method brings back sweet memories without the fuss of stovetop cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: About 36 caramels
- Category: Candy
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8×8 inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large, microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir well.
- Microwave for another 2 minutes. Stir again.
- Microwave for a final 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture reaches a light amber color. Watch closely; it burns fast.
- Carefully stir in the heavy cream, butter, salt, and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
- Return the bowl to the microwave and cook for 1 minute. Stir well.
- Pour the hot mixture into your prepared pan.
- Let the caramels cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Cut into squares.
Notes
- Always use a glass bowl when microwaving sugar mixtures.
- Microwave times vary; watch the color closely during the cooking stages.
- If the mixture cools before you pour, gently reheat for 30 seconds to make it pourable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel square
- Calories: Approx. 90
- Sugar: Approx. 17g
- Sodium: Approx. 30mg
- Fat: Approx. 2g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Trace
- Cholesterol: Not specified