Salted Milk Chocolate Homemade Caramels [+ Video] - Oh Sweet Basil

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add the sugar, corn syrup and water.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until a golden brown color appears.

Step 3

Do not overcook.

Step 4

In a separate pan over medium heat, while the sugar is starting to cook, add the butter, cream and salt.

Step 5

Cook until the butter is melted completely.

Step 6

Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and turn the burner down to medium low.

Step 7

Carefully pour the cream mixture into the sugar mixture very slowly, stirring continually.

Step 8

The candy will seize up, be very careful!! Stir everything together with a wooden spoon and add the vanilla.

Step 9

Place the pan back on the medium low burner and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until the caramel reaches 248 degrees.

Step 10

Place parchment paper in an 8x8" baking pan and brush lightly with oil.

Step 11

Pour the hot caramel over the parchment paper and allow to cool completely, we like to place ours in the fridge.

Step 12

Once cool, slice the caramel in half and roll each half like a cinnamon roll.

Step 13

Using your fingers, gently stretch the rope of caramel and shape into a long, 1" wide, squared off rope.

Step 14

Cut into small chunks about 1" again.

Step 15

In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 20 second intervals, stirring at each interval.

Step 16

Place each caramel in the chocolate one at a time, using a fork to dip and shake off extra chocolate.

Step 17

Place on parchment lined board and sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 18

Allow to chill in the fridge until set then wrap in wax paper and store in the fridge.