![]() ![]() Homemade candies, like these Bourbon Maple Salted Caramels, are perfect for sweet gifts this holiday season!įor classic chocolate-covered caramels, try these Chocolate Covered Vanilla Fleur de Sel Caramels. Making caramel is a science, so you have to use the ingredients I specified in the recipe card below. Don’t try to substitute any of the ingredients for “healthier” counterparts.Just melt your favorite chocolate low and slow over a double boiler (keeping the chocolate temperature under 90 degrees F) and dip the cooled caramel squares in the chocolate. If you’d like, you can eat these Bourbon Caramels as is, or you can dip them in tempered chocolate.My first time making this recipe I got distracted by a little sibling squabble that happened at the most inopportune moment and, unfortunately, the caramel got too hot, which then ruined the entire batch. Homemade caramels can be finicky if you aren’t paying attention.When ready to eat, thaw on your counter for about 30 minutes. Yes, they can be frozen for up to one year in a freezer bag. I will multiple 2 degrees x 5 = 10 degrees lower temperature for the cook time when making these Bourbon Maple Salted Caramels. Subtract 2 degrees off the final cook temperature for every 1,000 feet above sea level that you live.įor example, I live at 5,000 feet above sea level.With higher altitudes you are going to bring the final cook temperature up lower if you live above sea level to achieve the same soft, chewy caramels.Ĭonversion Instructions for High Altitude Candy Making How to Adjust Candy Recipes for High Altitude Living significantly above sea level will result in hard candy rather than soft, chewy homemade caramels if you don’t adjust the temperature in the recipe.įor best results, you are definitely going to want to adjust the recipe for these Bourbon Maple Salted Caramels. The trick is to know the elevation for where you live and then factor that into the instructions for this Bourbon Caramels recipe (or any other caramel recipe).īecause, if you’re wondering does altitude affect candy making?, the answer is YES. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions. The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Pour the caramel into a parchment paper-lined 9×13-inch pan.Carefully stir in the cream mixture and simmer over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until caramel registers 248☏ on thermometer.Boil, without stirring but gently swirling pan, until mixture is a light golden caramel and sugar is dissolved.Meanwhile, combine the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, maple syrup and sea salt in a large saucepan.Cook over medium heat until the butter has melted, then turn to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the vanilla beans infuse into the cream mixture.In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, bourbon, butter, and whole vanilla beans.Making homemade soft caramels is fairly simple, but you will have to stand by the stove babysitting the pot! You’ll also need a candy thermometer to make this recipe. To make the caramels without corn syrup, you’ll need:įor the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card. I made these homemade caramels without corn syrup as I know not everyone can access it easily, or they simply avoid baking with it. In this post, I’m sharing my top tips and tricks for making homemade soft caramels - including how to adjust candy recipes if you’re at a higher altitude! Ingredients for Bourbon Caramels Maybe you’ve tried before and haven’t had good luck with them. ![]() Making candies can seem a lot more complicated than baking cookies when you start talking about candy thermometers and cooking your caramel to the right temperature. Salted caramels are one of my most favorite treats, so several years ago I decided that I needed to learn how to make them myself. I think I need a bit of saltiness with my sweet to balance things out. I have a special weakness for things salty and sweet, and these salted bourbon caramels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. ![]() It is something that the kids and I really look forward to because we love eating them! ![]() Making homemade caramels has been a tradition in our house for at least five years now. ![]()
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