HOMEMADE SEA SALT CARAMELS

▢Candy Thermometer ▢Wax or Parchment Paper 6x6 inches for 1 inch squares ▢1 14 oz can Sweetened condensed milk ▢2 cup Sugar ▢1 cup Butter ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢1 ½ cup White Karo Syrup for Cinnamon Caramels ▢1-2 teaspoon cinnamon oil (for Cinnamon Caramel) ▢¾ teaspoon red food coloring make sure it has no taste for Black Licorice Caramels ▢¾ teaspoon black food coloring (for Licorice Caramel) ▢4 teaspoon anise extract

INGREDIENTS

Combine all ingredients in heavy pan. Cook on medium heat and stir constantly. (CONSTANTLY) until it reaches 244 degrees.

STEP 1

Take off stove and if desired add the oil and food coloring. For Licorice Caramel: 1 teaspoon anise oil or licorice oil and black food coloring.

STEP 2

For Cinnamon Caramel: cinnamon oil and red food coloring (but make sure it has no taste).

STEP 3

Pour into a 9x13 pan lined with parchment paper. Cool completely before cutting

STEP 4

Caramels wrapped in wrappers and stored in an air tight container or zip-lock bag can stay fresh up to about 3 weeks. You just want to keep them protected from humidity and moisture. Store in pantry or even in your refrigerator!

STEP 5

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