Chewy Caramel

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bring the mixture to a boil, continuing to stir constantly to prevent scorching. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. (10-15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a temperature between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Maintain this temperature for approximately 2 minutes, stirring continuously. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins While the caramel is cooking, lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Carefully pour the hot caramel mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 4 hrs Allow the caramel to cool completely at room temperature. This may take several hours, or overnight. (3-4 hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Once the caramel is firm, remove it from the pan and cut it into squares using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane wrappers for easy storage and gifting. (15 minutes)