Salted Whiskey Caramels
By
Bree Hester
Updated Dec 30, 2011
Homemade caramels generously sprinkled with sea salt are given a grownup taste thanks to honey-flavored whiskey. Your taste buds will thank you!
Salted Whiskey Caramels
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 3 hr 30 min
- Servings 36
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 oz (1/4 cup) honey-flavored whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
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Step1Line 9-inch square pan with parchment paper; spray with cooking spray.
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Step2In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, whipping cream, whiskey, vanilla and salt to boiling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
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Step3In 3-quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. DO NOT STIR. Boil until sugar turns a light golden amber color and candy thermometer reads 310°F.
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Step4When sugar mixture reaches 310°F, add cream mixture. Beating with whisk, cook until thermometer reads 248°F. Pour caramel into pan; cool 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt; cool completely.
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Step5Cut into squares; wrap individually in parchment paper.
Nutrition
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