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Homemade Soft Caramels

Homemade Soft Caramels are perfect for kids and grown-ups and very simple to make: you only need two ingredients, cream and sugar.
Recipe Homemade Soft Caramels
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 30 caramels

Candies aren’t just for kids, although we’re sure you’ll make them very happy if you decide to make Homemade Soft Caramels. You probably didn’t even know it was possible, and we can imagine your surprise at finding out that the soft caramel recipe calls for just two ingredients, besides the almonds we added for decoration: shelf-stable cream and, of course, sugar.

That’s right, you read that correctly: soft caramels made with this recipe at home are really simple, and you don’t need to be an expert cook. So if you’ve always wondered how to make soft caramels, in a few lines you’ll have the definitive answer, the one you’ll jot down in your notebook and share with friends with a big smile. Because these homemade candies, unlike many you find in stores, are soft and not too chewy, perfect for treating yourself to something sweet.

Did you know you can also make excellent Sore Throat Drops at home? They are perfect for soothing your airways during the cold season and are just as simple to make. With caramel you can also make a Caramel Sauce, ideal for decorating your desserts, or tasty Banana and Caramel Bonbons.

Ingredients for 30 caramels

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Method

  1. To make the Homemade Soft Caramels, start by putting the sugar in a small saucepan with a tablespoon of water and let it melt over low heat, stirring constantly.
    Homemade Soft Caramels, step 1: sugar melting in a small saucepan
  2. Let it cook until the sugar turns brown, taking on the typical caramel color, then turn off the heat and add the cream and the vanillin, stirring quickly.
    Homemade Soft Caramels, step 2: cream stirred into the amber caramel
  3. Put it back on the heat and, still stirring, cook for about another 10 minutes, until it becomes hard to stir.
  4. At this point, all you have to do is transfer the caramel onto a very well-oiled plate or, better still, into a silicone mold, and let it cool slightly.
    Homemade Soft Caramels, step 4: caramel poured out to cool
  5. Once cool but not completely set, you can cut the caramels. Then decorate each caramel with an almond, pressing lightly so it sticks.
    Homemade Soft Caramels, step 5: caramels cut and topped with almonds
  6. Your Homemade Soft Caramels are now ready to enjoy. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Homemade soft caramels recipe

Variations and Alternatives

Homemade Soft Caramels made with this recipe don’t lend themselves to many variations: it’s best to follow our instructions faithfully to be sure they turn out well.

Tips

To be safe, we recommend using a silicone mold so you can be sure your caramels will come out without breaking.

Storage

Homemade Soft Caramels keep in the fridge for up to a week, in an airtight container.

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