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Brown Sugar Caramels

October 17, 2013

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Brown Sugar Caramels

I’m not a baseball fan.  I can watch a football game and be moderately entertained, but put baseball on the TV and I will either fall asleep or die of boredom.  It’s not my thing.  I’ve been to one game and it certainly didn’t help.  It was a stifling hot July Fourth . . . until the skies opened up and it poured rain.  Needless to say there won’t be any more baseball games in my future.

But October does something to me.  While baseball won’t fully occupy my TV unless the Tigers are about to win the World Series, I don’t mind casually having it on in the background while I write or cook.  I like hearing Joe Buck call the games (he’s actually one of my favorite parts of watching both baseball and football games!).  Since the Tigers are playing in the post season, it’s even more interesting.  Detroit could use some good news in the form of a national championship.

Brown Sugar Caramels

Brown Sugar Caramels

I remember in particular the magic of the 2001 World Series after 9/11.  I was twelve, in sixth grade, and stayed up way too late with Mom, watching the games, cheering for the Yankees as though I had been a lifelong fan.  It was really something.  Even if I am not watching the games closely, I’m hoping the Tigers can work some magic of their own!

While I cheer, I need something to eat.  These Brown Sugar Caramels did just the trick.  Their smooth and creamy texture makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, combating the yucky fall chill in the air.  The complex flavor of these will keep your taste buds interested, especially with a hint of sea salt.  They are very gooey, but I think that makes them taste even better!  Plus these are pretty easy to make as caramels go and are gluten free!

Brown Sugar Caramels

Brown Sugar Caramels

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Brown Sugar Caramels


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 64 caramels 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • Maldon Sea Salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Line an 8 in square pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a 5-6 quart saucepan, combine butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, cream, lemon juice, and water over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a simmer and insert a candy thermometer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is golden brown and reaches 240-245 degrees on the candy thermometer.
  3. Remove from the heat and carefully pour the caramel into the prepared pan, as it will be extremely hot. Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool the caramels at room temperature for about half an hour before placing in the refrigerator to cool and solidify completely, at least 2 hours.
  4. Once cool, cut the caramels into 1 inch pieces and wrap in parchment or wax paper. Store in a zipper bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Recipe adapted from My Recipes

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Comments

  1. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I cook eat these caramels-game or not! These look fabulous if I can only get over my candy thermometer paranoia!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 18, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Candy thermometers are not scary! SO easy to use – I use them all the time with great success.

      Reply
  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    THESE LOOK SO GOOOOOD! Looove the idea of brown sugar caramel

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    These look amazing!!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Ugh baseball is SOOOO boring, but these brown sugar caramels… HELL NO!!! I want, I need!!

    Reply
  5. Kate@Diethood says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:02 am

    I can only watch a baseball game if I am at Wrigley Field! GO CUBS!! 😉
    But I’ll take these caramels over the Cubbies any day!

    ★★★★★

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  6. Fran says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Did you stay up to watch last night’s game ’til the end? These late-night games are killing me!
    These caramels look soooo good! I’ll have to make them this weekend, but it won’t be during the baseball game… because I will be AT Fenway Park, cheering for the Red Sox!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 18, 2013 at 10:19 am

      The game was on another TV so I could glance at it while watching other shows. It ended just as I was about to go to bed. But the stupid Tigers are losing the series for themselves. SO many wasted chances! Have fun at the game 😀

      Reply
  7. James says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Don’t worry, my favorite part of sporting events is usually the food too 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 18, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Thanks, James, and thanks for visiting! Food always tastes better when watching sports, I think 🙂

      Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Saw these on your facebook page and was drooling!! Yummy!!

    Reply
  9. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I don’t follow baseball too closely either but I do enjoy hearing it in the background. These brown sugar caramels look divine.. so creamy and gooey looking. Yum!

    Reply
  10. Joanne says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:00 am

    I can tolerate watching baseball if I’m at a game but watching it on tv is the worst! Maybe if i had some caramels to distract me, i could handle it. Maybe.

    Reply
  11. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    October 20, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I can’t tolerate baseball either and I’ve been to a couple Twins games too but they didn’t do it for me. Would love some of these brown sugar caramels though if I were forced to watch baseball. They are so ooey gooey good!

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  12. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I’m with ya on the baseball. Some sports are just hard to watch very long on TV. I’d much rather watch a game in person!! These candies make everything all better though!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 22, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Thanks, Jocelyn!

      Reply

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