One of my most favorite things in the whole world is gooey, chewy, ooey caramels. I've always wanted to learn how to make them but never had the chance. Maybe a year ago, I decided to just jump in with both feet and try out a recipe on my own - the outcome wasn't great. Well this year I came across another recipe that seemed too good to be true.
Make It - Love It's Microwave Sea Salt Caramel recipe was everything she promised it would be! I made it WITHOUT the added salt - no need for more sodium in my life, plus my family wouldn't have touched them with the salt on top (hum, maybe I should have added the salt :-)). Anyway - I've successfully made two batches within the last week and both have turned out sooooo good! It is ridiculously easy! Put the ingredients in a bowl, pop it in the microwave, stir every two minutes (have son #1 watch the time - good practice for his digital time-telling skills), and dump it in a baking dish when it is done. Seriously easy! My kind of recipe. Here is my version of the recipe (without the sea salt on top):
Microwave Caramels
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 7 minutes, stirring every two minutes. Pour mixture into a generously greased 8 inch square baking dish. Then let cool in the fridge for 45 minutes or until hardened. Then peel out of the pan - or eat straight out of the pan if you're desperate! - and place on a sheet of wax paper. Then slice into pieces with a buttered knife and place on a plate (keep them separate) or wrap in small pieces of wax paper.
I'm not a food blogger or a fancy food photographer but here are some pics of my last batch:
Seriously - look at that gooey rectangle of buttery, sugary goodness!!! Mmmmmmmm!
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