Salted Microwave Caramels

Over this past week, I have made 6 batches of caramels. Yes, folks, you read that correct. Six batches in one week. I gave some away to neighbors and friends. I took some to a party. And, of course, I ate some. (Who am I kidding?!? I ate LOTS of them…)

This is such a fast and yummy recipe that I’m sure you’d love to make it with your grandchildren. Here’s the recipe.

Salted Microwave Caramels

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Coarse sea salt

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.

After cooking for the 6 minutes stirring ever 2 minutes, cook it on high for another minute and stirred.

Cook for another minute on high and stir.

Cooked for 30 seconds on high and stir for a total cooking time of 8 1/2 minutes on high.

Pour into an 8×8-inch dish lined with lightly buttered parchment paper and cool for at least 15 minutes.

Lightly sprinkle sea salt over mixture and refrigerate for one hour. Cut up and wrap in waxed paper.

I have a recipe for licorice. I love, love, love licorice! The ingredients in that recipe are similar to the ingredients in this one. So, for one batch, I added 1/2 teaspoon of anise oil flavoring and 1/2 teaspoon black food coloring (that I got at a candy/baking specialty store). It turned out absolutely divine. (Note: if you use licorice oil it is not as strong flavoring as anise. I like anise oil better.)

Because this recipe is so fast and yummy, I don’t think I’ll ever go back and make my other recipe again. And, this would be a perfect recipe to do with grandchildren. Just help them whip up a batch, go play a game or two, and then eat the caramels afterwards for a treat.

Enjoy!