Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
- Add sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until smooth and combined.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Test the caramel by dipping a spoon into cold water—when it forms a soft ball, it’s ready.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
- Pour the caramel into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until firm.
- Cut into 36 pieces and wrap each in wax paper.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans before pouring into the pan for extra texture.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty finish.
- Dip or drizzle with melted chocolate for a richer treat.
- Use a larger pan if doubling the recipe to keep pieces from being too thick.
- If caramels are too soft, microwave in 30-second intervals and retest until proper consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
