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Homemade Caramels

Sheryl WIthey
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Stainless 6-quart saucepot with lid
  • Digital candy thermometer
  • Wooden corner spoon
  • Wax Paper
  • 12x15x3 sheet cake pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine everything except vanilla, stirring occasionally
  • Remove from heat when mixture reaches 245 degrees
  • Stir in Vanilla then transfer to greased 12x15 pan
  • Let mixture cool completely
  • Once cooled, cut into small squares and wrap them in wax paper, store in airtight container