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caramel wrapped in parchment paper for a homemade gift
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Make Caramel Bites for Easy Gifts (or Home Sweets)

This caramel recipe is made with very simple ingredients and can be ready in 1/2 a day. Enjoy this delicious treat, which also makes a great homemade gift.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time8 hours
Total Time9 hours
Course: Candy
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Brown Rice Syrup, Candy, Caramels, Gift Ideas, Sweets, Vanilla
Servings: 60 pieces

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Spatula
  • Pan 9x9
  • Parchment Paper
  • Knife
  • Gloves

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups Heavy Cream 500ml
  • 2½ cups Sugar 500ml
  • 2.5 tbps Honey 45ml
  • 1 cup + 2 tsp Brown Rice Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Butter 30ml
  • 1 tsp Vanila 5ml

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9 X 9 pan with parchment paper
  • In a heavy pot, combine the cream, sugar, brown rice syrup, salt and vanilla
  • Add pot to the stove and heat the mixture to 248°F
  • While you wait, prepare the butter so that it is ready to stir into the caramel once it reaches temperature
  • Once the mixture reaches temperature, remove from stove and stir in butter right away (this sort of cools the mixture)
  • When the butter is well combined with the mixture, pour into the pan lined with parchment paper
  • Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle the course salt overtop
  • Leave the caramel to harden overnight or at least 8-12 hours
  • Cut into desired caramel sizes
  • If you want to wrap them for gifts, cut parchment paper to desired size and roll the caramels in the parchment paper. Twist the ends to seal
  • If keeping for home treats, pack in an airtight container separated by parchment paper so that the candies don't stick together
  • Store in a cool place.

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