This sticky pot of goodness is a great version if you are looking for less sugar and more caramel. Although it is still comprised of sugar, you are not going to be overwhelmed by the sugar, as most caramels can have. This homemade caramel is great for dunking apples or even making a caramel peanut brittle, the options are endless.
Yields 1 large mason jar
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1-1/4 cups brown sugar + 1/4 cup water (DIY light corn syrup)
2 cup Vitacost brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
14 oz. condensed “milk”
Directions
- Add all ingredients into medium sauce pan and bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Make sure to constantly stir until 20-25 minutes have passed or temperature reaches 245 degrees F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before adding the vanilla. Store in and mix. Allow caramel to cool.
- Pour into mason jar or air tight container and store for up to 1 week in refrigerator.
Chef’s tip: Make sure that you do not go over 245 degrees F or you will have a caramel that will crack.
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