Homemade soft caramel

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make homemade soft caramel? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. I recommend using thicker cream, from 33%. With such cream, the taste of the finished caramel will be very creamy and delicate.

2. STEP 2

   

   The first step is to melt the sugar. To do this, it is advisable to use dishes with a thick bottom. But I got used to doing it in a regular aluminum ladle. Sugar should be poured in a thin layer. Place it on the lowest heat and wait until it starts to melt. there is no need to interfere with it. At the first sign of sugar melting, simply tilt the ladle in different directions so that the sugar itself mixes a little. This way it will melt evenly.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour hot cream into the melted sugar. The mass will begin to hiss and foam. That's how it should be.

4. STEP 4

   

   At this point the caramel will become hard. Keep the whole mass on the fire for another 10-15 minutes and stir constantly. Gradually the caramel will dissolve in the cream. The important thing here is to be patient and keep stirring.

5. STEP 5

   

   Strain the hot caramel through a strainer. This is necessary in order to remove any sugar crystals that may remain, so that they do not crunch on the teeth and the mass becomes homogeneous.

6. STEP 6

   

   Immediately add the butter to the hot caramel and stir until it melts completely.

7. STEP 7

   

   Stir the entire mass until the butter is completely incorporated and the mass becomes homogeneous. Soft caramel with cream at home is ready!

8. STEP 8

   

   Pour it into a jar and use it for its intended purpose. When hot, the caramel is quite liquid. Place it in the refrigerator until completely cool. It will harden and become thick and viscous. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Irin-Lima

04.09.2023

4.5

I know the recipe - caramel on a stick... children are happy

Moderator Ksenia

04.09.2023

4.8

I made homemade soft caramel today. I took all the ingredients in the quantities indicated in the recipe. I made caramel in a deep frying pan, since I don’t have a small ladle with a thick bottom. I performed all the steps in accordance with the recommendations in the recipe. The caramel turned out to be a beautiful brown color. In terms of thickness, when cooled, it resembles boiled condensed milk. It has a bright creamy and caramel taste. Its consistency is very tender and melts in your mouth. Everyone, especially the children, was satisfied. Julia, thank you very much for the recipe!