Easy Microwave Caramels: 10 Minute Sweet Magic
Create delicious, chewy caramels in your microwave. This recipe is perfect for a quick sweet treat or for making homemade gifts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 pound
- 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
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, evaporated milk, and salt.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir well.
- Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or soft-ball stage. This may take 10-15 minutes total.
- Carefully stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure your microwave-safe bowl is large enough to prevent overflow.
- Be very careful when handling hot caramel mixture.
- For softer caramels, ensure you do not overcook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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