How to Make Homemade Caramels (Soft & Chewy)

This is an easy, step-by-step, how to guide to making sweet, silky smooth, and delicious homemade caramel candy. You can use this recipe for caramel apples or as a homemade caramel candy. Also included is instructions to make the most amazing salted caramel candy. Printable Recipe Card 🖨 🖨 🖨https://thecarefreekitchen.com/caramel/ ❤️ Ingredients ❤️ 1 cup butter *1 cup sugar (white, granulated) *1 cup brown sugar *1 cup Karo syrup also called corn syrup *1 can sweetened condensed milk- be sure this is NOT evaporated milk *1/4 tsp salt *1 tsp vanilla extract *salt flakes for the top of the caramel (optional) ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:29 Prep Pan With Butter 1:19 Melt Butter in Non-Stick Pot 1:43 Add Sugars, Karo Syrup, Condensed Milk & Salt 3:03 How to Stir to Prevent Burning 3:37 Candy Thermometer & Cold Water Test Setup 4:22 Rapid Boil 6-8 Minutes 5:07 Soft Ball Test 7:15 Reach 240°F & Remove From Heat 7:48 Add Vanilla & Pour Into Pan 8:05 Let Set Then Cut 8:40 Add Sea Salt & Serve More Dessert Recipe Videos:    • Easy Dessert Recipes   More Homemade Candy Videos:    • Homemade Candy and Treats   #Caramel #homemadecaramel #thecarefreekitchen ⭐️ My Favorite Kitchen Tools (Affiliate) ⭐️ ⃗- Whisk: https://amzn.to/45hMDlH Parchment Paper Sheets: https://amzn.to/3R6qZO9 Gold Measuring Cups & Spoons: https://amzn.to/4fHaQrI Glass Measuring Cups: https://amzn.to/4b1kMtu White Mixing Bowls: https://amzn.to/4b1kMtu Deli Containers: https://amzn.to/44yZuzT Apron: https://amzn.to/4aWmnko Digital Thermometer: https://amzn.to/4pqLlhC Plastic Spatulas: https://amzn.to/4ypy8tv Food Processor: https://amzn.to/4wijjHY Slow Cooker with Locking Lid: https://amzn.to/4gN52hy Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/4gN4V5C My Favorite Pans: https://amzn.to/4wSnh9X Don't forget to like 👍🏼, comment, and subscribe ✅ for more delicious recipes and tips. Hit that notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an update! CONNECT WITH ME: ►WEBSITE: https://thecarefreekitchen.com/​ ►ALL MY RECIPES: https://thecarefreekitchen.com/ ► JOIN MY NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY: https://thecarefreekitchen.com/subscr... ► SOCIALS: The Carefree Kitchen FTC Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored video.