Soft, chewy, and melt in your mouth Amish caramel is the perfect candy to set out for guests or gift giving. With only a few staple ingredients and a little bit of time, homemade candy has never been easier.
Course
Snack
Cuisine
American
Keyword
amish, Amish Caramel, Sweets
Prep Time12minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time27minutes
Servings72
Calories44kcal
Ingredients
1cupgranulated sugar
¾cupcorn syrup
½cupunsalted butter
1cupheavy cream
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and ¼ cup of cream. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
While continuing to stir, add the remaining cream. Insert a candy thermometer and while constantly stirring, bring to the soft ball stage. Around 240°F, the sugar syrup will turn transparent and boil rapidly.
When it hits 240°F remove caramel from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
While still warm, use a toothpick to pop any air bubbles that rise to the top. Allow to cool overnight.
Use a thin knife or small offset spatula to loosen the caramel block from the pan. Transfer the block to a cutting board and cut into desired size and shape. Wrap individually in wax paper if desired.