Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels

Vegetarian
Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels
45 min.
100
42kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels, a perfect treat for any occasion. Combining the rich, buttery flavor of caramel with the subtle warmth of bourbon, these treats are not just a dessert; they're an experience. With the addition of flaky sea salt, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and savory notes that will keep you coming back for more.

This recipe is surprisingly simple and can be made in just 45 minutes, yielding a generous 100 pieces, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or as an elegant homemade gift. Imagine offering your guests these delicious morsels as starter bites or sweet snacks during a celebration—there's something about the unique combination of flavors that leaves everyone wanting another piece.

What’s more, these caramels are vegetarian-friendly, ensuring that your sweet creations can be enjoyed by all. Whether you savor them with a cup of coffee, serve them as an appetizer before dinner, or simply enjoy them as an afternoon snack, Bourbon-Sea Salt Caramels are sure to impress and delight.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible treats that stand out with their gourmet flair yet are easy enough to make at home. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to leave a lasting impression!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 100 servings sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • cups sugar 
  • 14 ounce condensed milk sweetened canned
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cut into small pieces (1 stick)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Lightly coat an 8x8" baking pan withnonstick spray and line with parchmentpaper, leaving a 2" overhang on 2 sides;spray parchment.
  2. Bring sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cupwater to a boil in a medium saucepan overmedium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until mixtureturns a deep amber color, 8–10 minutes.
  3. Remove pan from heat and whisk insweetened condensed milk and butter(mixture will bubble vigorously) until smooth.Fit pan with thermometer and return tomedium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly,until thermometer registers 240°F.
  4. Removefrom heat and whisk in bourbon and koshersalt.
  5. Pour into prepared pan; let cool.
  6. Sprinklecaramel with sea salt, cut into 3/4" pieces,and wrap individually in parchment paper.
  7. DO AHEAD: Caramels can be made2 weeks ahead. Store wrapped tightly in plasticin airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories42kcal
Protein3.04%
Fat27.06%
Carbs69.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.65
Glycemic Load
4.36
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.34565217388065%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:41.8kcal
2.09%
Fat:1.28g
1.97%
Saturated Fat:0.8g
5.01%
Carbohydrates:7.45g
2.48%
Net Carbohydrates:7.45g
2.71%
Sugar:7.46g
8.29%
Cholesterol:3.79mg
1.26%
Sodium:211.68mg
9.2%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:1.09%
100%
Protein:0.32g
0.65%
Calcium:11.93mg
1.19%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.04%
Phosphorus:10.33mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious