Made with just 6 ingredients, these Homemade Caramels are soft, chewy, and all but melt in your mouth. They have a rich, buttery flavor and make perfect edible gifts for the holiday season. Who wouldn’t love to receive some caramel candy?!
Easy Homemade Caramels
These homemade caramels are so much better than anything you’ll find in the store. With a combination of white and brown sugar, they have a rich flavor that’s enhanced by butter while corn syrup and evaporated milk give them a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Even better, this easy caramel candy recipe comes together in just over an hour, with only half of that being hands-on time. And while caramel may have a reputation for being finicky or difficult to make, this recipe proves otherwise. All you need is a handful of pantry staples and some patience to make some perfect candy. Plus I’ve included all of my best tips below!
I love to make a few batches of caramels during the holiday season to give as gifts. It’s a surefire way to put a smile on someone’s face! But I also make sure to keep plenty of extra around the house for snacking and enjoying too.