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Can You Eat Grainy Caramel

Homemade Caramel Grainy

Caramel is a delicious, gooey treat that can always be put on something.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Caramel Grainy
Servings: 4
Calories: 301kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • A 3-quart (or larger) heavy-bottomed saucepan should be filled with water. With care to prevent splashing into the pan's sides, add the sugar and whisk it into the water using a fork. For approximately 6 to 8 minutes, cook the mixture over medium heat. At 320°F, the sugar will begin to melt and quickly turn into caramel. Reduce the heat to low once the sugar turns honey-colored (about 340°F), and cook it for another 5 minutes or so, or until it turns amber-colored and reaches 360°F.
  • After turning off the heat, add the heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract rapidly but carefully (if using). A mesh strainer on top of the saucepan is a good idea to prevent sugar from spitting over your arms because the mixture will boil up violently. When the caramel is smooth, take the mesh strainer off.
  • Avoid scraping the pot's bottom as you remove the caramel from the pan. You don't want any remaining crystallised sugar to combine with your ultra-smooth caramel; there may be some there. Instead, freely pour the caramel into a canning jar or other heat-resistant container.

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Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 59mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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