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by: TBSP Kitchens
Updated Oct 3, 2016
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Forget the candy thermometer; all you need is a microwave to make these incredibly smooth and buttery caramels.

Microwave Caramels

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 30
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter completely, about 20-30 seconds.
  • Step 
    2
    Add corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar and salt to butter and mix until combined. Microwave, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Mix in vanilla bean paste. To test, place a bit of the caramel into a bowl of ice water. If a small, malleable bead forms, the caramel is ready. If a bead doesn’t form, microwave for 30 more seconds and test again.
  • Step 
    4
    Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x8-inch dish with butter. Pour in the caramel and sprinkle with sea salt flakes, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set.
  • Step 
    5
    Cut into rectangular pieces and wrap in parchment or wax paper.

Nutrition

80 Calories
3 1/2g Total Fat
0g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3 1/2g
5%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
20mg
1%
Potassium
25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
8g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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