Sea Salt Caramels
Author: Ask Anna Moseley
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 50 mins
The combination of sweet caramel, crunchy sea salt crystals, and dark chocolate make these sea salt caramels impossible to put down and the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
  • 1⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 6 TBPS butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp sea salt
  • 1 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
  1. Prepare an 8-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place the cream in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Stir in the sugar, corn syrup and honey and stir until it begins to boil. Periodically wipe down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent sugar crystals from forming.
  3. Cook the candy, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 257 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat immediately and stir in the butter, vanilla, and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  5. Pour into prepared pan and place it in the refrigerator, or freezer, until firm enough to cut.
  6. Cut the caramel into small squares or strips with a chef's knife.
  7. Temper the chocolate and dip the caramels in the chocolate one at a time. Place them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper or foil to set.
8. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on the remaining salt and allow to set completely. Store them in the freezer and take them out about 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Ask Anna at https://askannamoseley.com/2018/12/sea-salt-caramels/