Dairy Free Classic Salted Caramels

Total time2 hr 40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

Deep amber sugar is cooked slowly to that perfect firm-ball stage, giving these caramels their signature chew and rich, toasty flavor. A touch of vanilla and a hit of flaky sea salt on top balance all that sweetness with a savory edge, so every bite has real contrast. The slab sets up firm enough to slice into 36 tidy squares, each one wrapped up for grabbing on the go or gifting in a jar. Sugar, corn syrup, and salt do the heavy lifting here, and the result is a glossy, tender candy that pulls apart with a satisfying stretch. This is a genuinely solid pick for a dairy free candy stash, and it's the kind of treat that disappears fast once it hits the counter.

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Ingredients

36 servings

1 cup heavy cream
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Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup water
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For finishing

1 tsp flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

1
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly grease the parchment with butter or cooking spray.
2
Combine the heavy cream, butter pieces, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is warm. Remove from heat and set aside.

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