Day 3 of The Pink Whisk 12 Days of Christmas and today it’s Salted Caramels – the perfect gift for someone special (or indeed you – I won’t tell anyone you made them!)
Ingredients:
175ml double cream
135g caster sugar
85g golden syrup
55g demerara sugar
45g butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt flakes (Maldon are excellent for this)
Plus
1/2 tsp sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Makes 36 (which is never enough)
Right then, these are really really easy, honestly and they are very very delicious (you can tell how many I’ve eaten just by that last sentence 😉
You’ll need to get some kit together, a sugar thermometer, 2 silicone ice cube trays,a large heatproof jug (Pyrex) dice the butter and put it in a small bowl with the vanilla extract. You’ll also need a pastry brush and a little bowl of water.
Put the 1 tsp sea salt flakes in a small bowl too.
Into a large pan, make sure it is big enough as when the mixture boils it rises up a fair bit, place the double cream, caster and demerara sugar and syrup.
Heat it over a gentle heat, stirring to mix them together evenly.
When it starts to boil, take out your stirring spoon and using the pastry brush dipped in a little water wash down the sides of the pan. This removes any sugary crystals which you don’t want leaving on the side of the pan as they can cause your caramels to go grainy.
Let the mixture bubble away on a gentle boil over a medium heat – no stirring or swirling, just let it do it’s thing.
Check the temp using the sugar thermometer – it needs to get to 121c. This takes about 8- 10 minutes depending on how high a heat you are using. It will quite quickly get to 112c and will then climb slowly to 121c.
As soon as it reaches 121c straight off the heat and add the butter and vanilla extract to the pan. Carefully please as it can sputter once the butter hits the hot caramel.
Get a spatula in and stir it up well, remembering of course that it is red hot!
Once it’s smooth add the 1 tsp of sea salt flakes and stir it through again.
Transfer the mixture into the large heatproof jug. Pour the caramel into the recesses of the silicone icecube tray (trying not to get it everywhere!)
If the caramel is thickening as you are trying to pour out then put the jug in the microwave and give it a quick blast to heat it up and it will soften enough so you can pour it again.
Now set the trays to one side to set. It should set off fairly quickly as long as you got to the right temperature (30 mins to an hour).
Allow them to cool fully.
Now they’re cool pop the trays into a freezer bag. No I haven’t gone mad! Put the whole lot into the freezer for 10 minutes. Because the caramels are chewy if you tried to pop them out then they’d pull out of shape.
Check them after 10 minutes and see if you can pop them out of the tray just as you would an icecube. If they are still pulling out of shape, freeze them for another 10 minutes.
Pop out all the caramels from the icecube tray onto a sheet of non-stick baking paper.
Grind up the 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt flakes with your fingers so that it is very fine and sprinkle over the tops of the caramels.
Now they need wrapping up! You can cut squares of non-stick baking paper to wrap them in but I’ve found that the mini rolls of baking parchment from Lakeland (for lining the sides of cake tins) are the perfect width.
Wrap them all up (minus the few that you’ve eaten along the way) and fill pretty jars or store them in an airtight container at a cool room temp and they’ll last for 3 weeks. (They will keep longer but I’ve found the quality of them starts to deteriorate after that)
And don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another Christmassy recipe!
Ruth Clemens, Baker Extraordinaire
I love salted caramels!!! But my teeth don’t!! lol
Haha! Dentists bills ahoy! x
love the recipe..yammy..
My mother – in- law loves Toffees, and I try to make her something different every Year for her Christmas stocking, I’ll give these ago
Merry Christmas
yum yum
Ooooh salted caramels, have I gone to heaven?
Oh how fab!! It’s 7.10am and I’m making your chocolate truffles right now 🙂
I have always wondered how to make Caramels – thank you.
I am definitely going to give these a go! o boy, o boy, o boy 🙂 x
Oh these will make perfect gifts for neighbours x
Yum, will make these for Xmas pressies. I’ve seen some Xmas tree ice cube trays in poundland, may have to go back and get some for these!
Love caramels, however I have braces until Jan! But thank you for new recipe. They will make a perfect Christmas present idea.
These too look amazing, I love salted caramel. Thank you 🙂
Lovely. Might have to give this a try.
I love salted caramels, but am never successful at making toffee/fudge etc
Oh yum, I love anything caramel-y. I’m definitely going to try these and I love the silicone ice-cube tray idea, the end result is so neat and professional.
This looks pretty easy and I LOVE salted caramels, will defo be giving these a try over xmas hols. Will of course have to test them out myself before giving to anyone else… 😛
Of course! x
These look amazing!!!
I have Christmas tree shaped ice cube trays – I think these’d look great in a Kilner jar as prezzies!
Wow I thought I would be first to post today, it just shows how amazing the pink whisk is that I am not. 🙂
Xx
My absolute fave. Just needs the corner dipping in chocolate for perfection!
Ooh! Like your own home made toffee pennies!
Monday morning and it is grey outside so imagine salted caramels and I have an instant smile on my face. Will have to give these a go….
Is it too early to want to eat some now !!
Oh boy, just have to try these, we adore salted caramel!
I love salted caramels! So yum
Ooh, would have loved to have a go at these as I adore salted caramel, but my kitchen thermometer isn’t that accurate (its an old -fashioned liquid in the tube type. Is 121 degrees a particular point for sugar? I have soft ball etc marked on it. *Hopeful* 🙂
Yes it’s ‘Hard Ball’ Corinna Xx
Yumola! 😀
These look absolutely scrumptious!! Think these will have to be made for me, no sharing allowed!!xx
Yummy
WOW, SALTED CARAMELS, NEVER HEARD OF THOSE! THEY LOOK DELICIOUS, CAN I HAVE SOME NOW?
These look delicious – we always fight over the toffees in mixed tins so we can make our own tin full of these!! Yum! thanks for sharing x
These look amazing! Have never tried making toffee before,I am definafly trying these,thanks Ruth!! 🙂
Wow! They almost look to good to eat! I’m definitely going to try these this weekend! And I’m going to make an attempt to make the raspberry caramel as well tomorrow 🙂
Keep up your yummy work!
Oh my…they look delicious. They wouldn’t last long in this house!
I only tasted salted caramel the other day and was really surprised by how tasty it is. Will be giving this recipe a go over the christmas holidays
Will definately be giving these a go, thank you for the recipemx
Yum yum! Not tried these before and you have convinced me!
I like the sound of these, will be giving them a go tonight….
I’m drooling at the thought of these!
these sound soooo yummy. definitely going in the hamper for my parents
I don’t like all this talk of dentists when I’m off for an appointment in less than an hour. I loved salted caramels and especially the french caramel au beurre sale. I think I’ll try this recipe with some sel de Guerande.
Oooh yum, I must definitely give these ago :0)
never tyred salted caramels so think im goin to have to give them ago and see what there like xxxxx
Salted Caramels yum yum
I definitely wanna try these!
These look amazing! x
These look great. I’ve never made toffee but this has reminded me of the treacle toffees that my mum used to make. I think I’ll give it a go…
Must not give in to making these it will be bad for my teeth and my waist line. I can’t afford the dentist and slimming world at the same time!
Now they look delightful for sure 🙂
Coffee caramels are yum.
Wow, they look amazing, deffo going to try these
I’ve asked for a candy themometer for Christmas and I’ll definitely be having a go at these!!
Can’t wait to try these – but I don’t think I’ll be giving many away!
Salted caramel is my favourite, I need to try this one!
Great present idea! Also liking the christmas tree shaped idea…
Can’t wait to give them a go x
yum! 🙂
I love anything salted caramel related, i have to make these! Thanks for a great recipe!
I’m drooling already! x
mmmm yum!
never tried salted caramels – they sound yummy
Nom nom nom! These look mouth watering!
These look fab – and surprisingly straightfoward to make it appears…who knew?! What a lovely homemade christmas gift these will make :o)
Just love this recipe never lnew it was so easy and cant wait to share it with my mum and sis !
they look yummy !!!!
can’t wait to try this recipe !
Yum yum, off to the shops to get some cream…..
Going to make these for a present. For me 🙂
Must try this one
I have never tried salted caramels but these sound yummy
They look delicious – so shiny!
What a great recipe, they’ll be just perfect for those little extra presents.
And who doesn’t love a good caramel and I would never have thought to make them in ice cube trays.
I have discovered a love of salted caramels, but I have never made them myself. The silicon ice cube tray is a great idea!
Ooooo yummy 🙂 x
Have never actually tried salted caramel (I know, I know…), but I suppose I don’t have an excuse now! 😉
Ruth, is that a thermapen thermometer? Would you recommend it? I just have an old fashioned jam thermometer which works fine but only with large quantities so am considering asking Santa for a thermapen…
Hi Jennifer – yes it’s a Thermapen here on Amazon http://tiny.cc/qt7row . Having tested out lots of thermometers (killing a lot of them by dropping into pans of hot sugar) this is the one I have stuck with – it’s expensive but I’ve been using it for 2 years now – well worth the money! x
These look great, going to give it a go. Ideal xmas present for my nan, she has a bit of a sweet tooth. xx
fantastic scrummy
Thanks for the recipe, I am inspired!
Love caramels not sure with salt in though!
Thanks for these lovely recipes- these look yummy!
These look delicious might have to make some for Santa!!
Looks scrummy!!!!!
I have a brand new sugar thermometer with this recipes name on it! Crimble pressies ahoy!
Hi Ruth
I recently bought a novelty xmas mould from lakeland, would any silicone mould do?
Am going to attempt these today, they look great
Yes – any silicone mould will do x
Mmmmmmm!!!
why do i get the feeling my wont turn out this colour??
I’m going to get someone to make me these for my birthday tomorrow – yum!
They look lovely. Must resist! My list of Christmas cooking is getting out of hand.
fingers crossed for these !!
These look gorgeous though i doubt mine would come out looking as professional as yours 🙂
Love love love salted caramel!!!! Fab recipe Ruth, thanks x x
Oooh, I’ve been looking for a good recipe for these for ages! Can’t wait to try them out…
These look like something I really should try!
yummy, just have to make these,thinking of giving them as a gift, all wrapped up in a pretty christmas gift bag.
but if they make it into the gift bag is another matter !!!! lol
xx
Ooh these look lovely too – far too many nice things to make!
wow im sitting here thinking i could eat some of that now it looks yummy scrummy! xx
These look lovely xx
Week off…… saved on favouries,will try tomorrow
Need to get some silicone ice cube trays…..soon.
I love caramels
Nom nom nom 🙂 x
Yum, these look delicious.
FABULOUS!
They look so professional! X
these look delicious – love salted caramels, so will give it a go!
I LOVE salted caramel. Will definitely be trying these!
These will keep the hubby quiet!
That’s a great tip about the mini parchment roll to wrap the finished caramels. I would never have thought of that!
not too keen on toffees, when i was a kid one pulled out half my tooth, got an abscess under it… i was in soooooo much pain.
They look delicious! I know what I’m doing on my day off 🙂
These look lovely. I am going to have to have a go at making some soon.
Sounds amazing!! Definitely need to try these 🙂
These look so yummy! Will defiantly be giving this recipe a go! Xx
Oh my, hunger pangs a flooding in! x
These look great !
Mmm… these look delicious
OMG I am drooling! These would be such a sweet treat!
Lovely salted caramel
Lovely I am actually going to make these
Salted caramels have really taken off here! Can’t wait to try these!!!
Looks so easy, it’s going to be difficult not to try it!
they sound delicious
Yummy!
never tried salted caramels butwould love to soon they look scrumptious
Merry Christmas Ruth! I love website and the step by step instructions on your recipes are really helpful. These are fabulous prizes, with an amazing mixer to help me make more of your wonderful recipes!
think we will have to try this
Look delicious . Would it be possible to coat them in chocolate? X
Yes – as long as you have patience. Best idea (from someone commenting) was to just dip the corner in! x
Ingredients, check. Sugar thermometer, check. Silicone ice cube tray……nope. Will buy some and try these at the weekend.
I might have to try this, I’ve never had salted caramels before.
Oooh yum! These would definately make the work day go quicker! X x
fine
Salted caramels are one of my favourite things! Would these work dipped in chocolate do you think? x
Think it must be time I got my Breakfast, as these are making me drool 🙂
I am definitely going to make these for my hamper gifts this year – they look amazing
They look delicious
I’m making Christmas goody bags as presents this year – these look perfect to pop in there!
My dad would love me to make these for him 🙂
You are a genius, made a simialr recipe a few weeks ago but it said to make in one large block and cut into pieces. Was a nightmare and then when i’d cut it up it stuck together again. Also spent ages cutting parchment into small square so will be making your recipe and ordering the paper from lakeland. Thanks for saving me loads of time.
Time to invest in a sugar thermometer I think! Another fab pressie idea, thanks Ruth x
these looklovely …although im not too sure my poor teeth could handle it lol @chanson2010
wow, I just can’t wait to try this!
PERFECT XMAS PRESSIE FOR MY DAUGHTERS TEACHERS!!!!
These look gorgeous 🙂 Will give it a try!
Salted Caramel is my absolute favourite, even chocolate doesn’t come close, im making these tonight!
love to try these
my mouth is waterng now 🙂
These look so yummy – i will definetely be buying bits and bobs before christmas so i can make these!
They look delicious!
have never tried salt and caramel
mmmm
Is there any way of keeping them longer than three weeks? If not, I guess I will have to make them a couple of days before Christmas.
Not really – they lose quality and although are still nice to eat they’re not quite as good as they were! x
Yummy
These look delicious
would eat all of these and not give any away.
Perfect timing. I have a 600ml tub of double cream in my fridge and don’t know what to do with it before it goes off. Will now make these and a double quantity of Nigella’s salted caramel sauce (oh so good and oh so easy!).
Thanks
Mmm they look gorgeous
thinking ice cube trays especially if quirky shapes would be good for fudge too?
Yummy:)
I have been wanting to make salted caramels for ages, this looks so easy I am going to make them today!
Will definitely give these a go, was very tempted by some salted caramel chocolates last week from a shop but refrained!
Really must try making this, read something about salted caramels the other day and thought ‘yuk’ but having seen this page, I am sorely tempted now!
Looks yummy and easier to make than I thought.
Will have to give this one a try!
Ooh, my favourites 🙂 Ive been avoiding all things sweet for a while and my hubby has just asked me what treat id like for my birthday this week – here’s the answer!!
They just look so tempting! I’m making these this week for sure.
Ruth, can you recommend a sugar thermometer? The last one I bought was rubbish! Thanks
Kelly I use the Thermapen one http://tiny.cc/qt7row like these on Amazon (but in pink of course!) They are expensive but it’s the best one I’ve had and I have tried lots! x
Salted caramels are my favourites. I might make some for my family as extra Christmas presents
Love the idea of setting them in ice cube tray.
Think these could be my fav too!
Oh yum! I’m gonna have to make time to fit these in!! Hope they’re really chewy, OH can’t eat them then!!
Looks so good!!
I am going to try this – looks yummy
love caramels but never tried salted ones
I’ve always had trouble with recipes using a thermometer – jams, marmalade, toffee etc – they never seem to work properly. However, I love salted caramels so will give this a try. Fingers crossed.
Can you use waxed paper instead of baking parchment to wrap them in?
Yes x
this recipe looks awesome
They look amazing, so professional!
I love salted caramels. They remind me of being a kid and my Nan use to make them.
On the 3rd day of Christmas , my —- oh
I don’t believe in Santa any more!!! Lol
Definitely going to be trying these!
Love Salted Caramel, it makes a great filling for cupcakes 🙂
i would have to hide these from everybody!
Yum! One of my absolute favourite flavours.
I’ve never had salted caramel, but i love sweet and salty together. Going to give these a try this week. All of the ingredients are constants in the cupboard too
OOOO They look devine 🙂
Never tried salted caramel, but i think i’ll give it a go now!
Wow they look amazing- a friend made some for me last year- might have to try to return the favour this year.
Yum, yum yum!
They look lovely, makes me hungry!
Looks SO delicious, will definitely try this out! makes caramel look so easy!!!
This sounds sooo scrumptious!!
Can’t wait to give these a go!
Yummy I am defo gonna have to try these, I think even I will be able to make them : )
These look amazing Ruth, tried out the fudge the other day which will make amazing xmas gifts
These look beautiful – I need to get a sugar thermometer and some silicone ice trays ASAP !!!!
These look delicious. Will be trying them out! Thank you.
Can I lick the bowl ?
They look yummy!! 🙂
MMMM, I am off to buy a sugar thermometer!
oooo chewy nom nom nomity nom
Must have a go at making these, blow the diet! 😉
Wow, salted caramel looks scrumptious.
Oh my Giddy Aunt!!!!!
**runs out to buy salt flakes**
WOW! these look Yummy! bookmarked!
my teenager is looking to make some prezzies this year and this looks perfect for her to make!
Love the step-by-step pics. Mouth-watering!!
Mmm, these look amazing! I love salted caramel flavoured things but, as someone said further up, I think these would pull my fillings out!! May have to make them as gifts & just sneak one or two for me!! 😉
THESE LOOK SOOOO YUMMY!!
These look yum!
they look amazing
Mmm these look so yummy! Can’t wait to try them out!! 🙂
salted caramel is possibly the best thing ever I cannot get enough of it thank you for this 🙂
Hi:o) I LOVE salted caramels! I might have to give these a try this weekend xx
I really must get a sugar thermometer, I wonder if santa will bring me one?? :o)
Yum – I’ll certainly be making these!
Amazing! I must try these for christmas
Oooh, they look lovely!! 🙂
Caramel’s my family’s absolute favourite. Salted Caramel however is unventured territory. Unless you count the odd Salted Caramel Mocha or two (which I don’t). Sweets are much more satisfying for the ol’ sweet tooth 😉
These look so good! Have to find time to make these. Might have to forego sleep, but I’m sure they’re worth it!
They look delicious
Oh my these wouldn’t last long enough to be given as presents !
The ice cube tray is very clever!
I can almost taste them now!!
i have the christmas tree tray along with a mini gingerbread man one which would be fab for making these – not sure there will be many left for sharing though
Yumtastic, definitely gonna try these.x
Must give these a try 🙂 Can’t get my 100 year old tablet recipe to work on this danged hob 🙁 And it’s never failed until this hob, so it can’t possibly be me, lol 😉
Ooh they look good. Shall have to have a go at these
These look so tasty!
Another fantastic recipe, I have so many jars from left over lemon curd and tomato chilli chutney that they would be brilliant for adding to hampers!! Thank you 🙂
ooo yummy! Could you put other flavourings into the toffee mix to have a variety for pressies?
These look yummy could u cover them in chocolate?
Yes you could – the reason I didn’t was I thought it would be a bit of a faff, and I’m not the most patient…! Go for it x
Going to the shops to get the ingredients to make these….not sure they will last in our house to give as yummy Xmas pressies
These may well be a present for myself…and my hips!
Is it me, or is salted caramel huge this year? Anyway, I love the stuff, as does my sister – sorted!
yum x
Ooh they look amazing – may have to make some of those for christmas!
bet these are lovely
Mmmm, I may have to pop into Lakeland on the way home tonight to buy a sugar thermometer just so I can have some of these!
Wow those look really good, will definitely be having a go! x
See, now these look so easy and gorgeous and delightful but I can’t find the part where you add the butter and it splashes hot caramel on to your hand / all over the splashback, and then spend the next 10 minutes with your hand under a cold tap / cleaning the worksurface – that’s normal right?
Oh yum yum yum 🙂 will def try these!!!!
Bet they taste lovely but unfortunately I’m convinced I’d break a crown eating them
Crikey these look gorgeous! Will just have to try the recipe out (twists arm behind back!!)
Mmmmmmmm Definately going to give these a try!
Oooh yummy, I definitely want to make some of these!
Can’t wait to have a go at these (making and eating)!!
amazeballs, nom nom nom I will be trying these!
Loving your posts. I’m making up hampers(8)
for Christmas pressies and you’re giving me lots to put in them!
These look so delish! I’d be glad to find them in my stocking!
Yummy, s Christmas present to myself!
Wow, those salted caramels look yummy. I’ll definitely be making them for gifts this year!
Salted caramel, my favourite…
Thank you for this lovely recipe. Will definitely be making these for my family.
Oh yummy! Going to have to try these!
Oh my! I’ve just made these and they are addictive beware!!!!
The ice cube tray for moulding is brilliant. So much nicer than cutting. Might work with fudge too. I don’t have these trays. Off to lakeland!
I’ve never made these, will have to have a go
I will be making these for my daughters preschool teachers!
I will definately be trying these
I’ll give it a try but Asda’s salted caramel dessert was foul, so am dubious.
Have you ever had a problem with the salt not dissolving properly? I have the ‘Cornish Sea Salt’ flakes, but they just clump together and stick to the spoon! I event tried grinding them with pestle and mortar first to see if they dissolved better as a fine powder… no!
Not with the Maldon but how bizarre – I have some Cornish and will try that next time I make them and see what it does! x
I had been thinking about what to make as homemade gifts this christmas!!!!
cannot wait to try these out mmmm yummy
Oh my gosh, I don’t think I would be able to make them last long enough to be able to give them away – LOVE salted caramels and am totally going to make some this weekend for my secret santa at the WI 🙂
This looks like the perfect recipe to try out my new kitchen thermometer 🙂
They look shamazing! Am definitely making these! X
These look so yummy and so ridiculously simple!
I’ve never tried salted caramel – DEF going to give this a go! It looks SO easy.
yum – can’t wait to try these!
Never had salted caramels, now’s the time to try them!
I’ve asked for a sugar thermometer for Xmas this year…maybe I’ll finally be able to do some of your lovely sweetie recipes in 2013!
I made some of these today as i was going to give them away as an early christmas gift however they never made it into the packaging because as every good baker knows you need to taste your finished product however my tasting didnt stop at one (i say i was checking for consistency) and the whole batch was gone so now got another batch on the go.
This is such a brilliant idea for a christmas present for our lovely neighbours. Definitely going to give it a try!
Ruth. I have Xmas choc moulds. Do you think these would work in my moulds???
Another lovely recipe, thank you
I’m sure they would – time to get going! x
You make it look so easy! I will have to try to make these although will need to buy a sugar thermometer first.
And I’m off to buy a sugar thermometer. They sound amazing.
can’t wait to get started
Yummilicious!!!! Mmmmmm shall definitely be having a bash 🙂
These sound delicious – will definitely be making these!
Mmmm these look yummy
I just love the combination of salt & caramel – yum yum
Fab recipe – but how do you keep your silicone bakewear clean?
The tins added to the hamper are so gorgeous!!!
And I know who is going to get the caramels…. Hubby!
Look great
You make these look so easy, might give them a go too x
How lovely!!! I’m going to make these for xmas eve and when I have all my chores complete I will sit down and enjoy!! Thank you for the recipe
Now this is my kind of recipe
there goes the diet!
Yummy, these would make a great gift- that is if they aren’t eaten first! Great idea to use ice cube trays as mould.
I never knew it would be so easy!
These sound lovely. Now I just need to buy a sugar thermometer.
I really want to try making these. I suspect they wouldn’t make it out the kitchen though. Yum!
I’ve got to try these! Going to get a sugar thermometer first thing tomorrow!
They look dee-lish!
Definitely making these!
What cheese to entice a bear out of the wood ?
Come on bear (Camembert)
They look amazing – and so professional looking too! xoxo
Thank you will have to put this on my to-do list which is growing by the day 🙂
These sound really nice!
Oh dear, I can see my waistline expanding just looking at this! No way am I going to be able to make them without eating the lot! They sound delicious!
Another great recipe. Not sure how I’m going to fit everything in!
my mouth is watering they look delicious!!!!
Off to Lakeland tomorrow for the ice cube trays, Also now have an idea for my secret santa person!x
Will definitely have to try these. Don’t have a thermometer but will be a good excuse to buy one :p
YUM!! these look lovely.
Uh-oh, that’s fatal – I have all the ingredients! Must wait to make them until it’s too late to eat them all before the gifts have to be ready!
oh please I cant wait!I am going to take some for the christmas table at my sisters
One of those naughty but nice things…
Off to try recipe out now
Thanks for this, its quite spooky my sister in law was just saying last night how she would love to know how salted caramels are made 🙂
I am definitely going to have a go at these. 🙂
Mmmm … salted caramels.
Well worth finding some silicone ice cube trays for this recipe!!
[Until I tried salted fudge I was so doubtful, but once tried, never forgotten, and I do urge those who have never tried it to sample one. Do not be surprised if you find yourself then eating the lot!]
These look delicious!
Off to the kitchen I go. thank you for such a detailed post. Lynetta
oh these look yummy – I tried making fudge last xmas, will try these this year!
Totally love salted caramels so once I recover from the perishing Shingles these will be on my hit list – thanks for posting!
Another fantastic idea to make as a gift, Ruth you certainly never fail to inspire! I can’t wait to make these! I think a day booked off on leave baking your delights is definitely called for! Heaven!!
Looking 4ward 2 making some of these & maybe Santa will pop some in my stocking!!???
Love love love salted caramels, can’t believe they’re this simple to make
These look amazing, can’t wait to try them
These will look lovely in our homemade christmas hampers! 🙂
Definitely going to give these ago
Great idea about the silicone trays, I’ve never thought of using them for sweets before.
Hi Ruth,
I’ve just made these (bored on my day off) and they’ve not set hard (although I’m sure my thermometer was up to 121c!
Is there anything I can do or are they officially soft sweets?
Thanks,
Rosie
They are on the softer side but chewy – I didn’t want them to be teeth pullers – you can remelt and reheat the mixture to a higher temp for a harder set. I did that a few times playing about with heat to temps and it works a treat x
you certainly make it look easy…. I might just have to try them myself!
They look great. Love the idea of the baking parchment rolls too. I didn’t know lakeland did that. Will have to look out for that one too. My mum wraps up her fudge in the cellophane bags that you get on cards and ties these up with a ribbon. That would work for these individually wrapped caramels too. The dentists will be rubbing their hands in January!
Have been looking forward to getting home today to see what the recipe is – and it was worth the wait! Beautiful bakeware too.
Love the idea of ice cube trays to make sweets in. Will remember that for future use.
Another one of your fab recipes
Can’t wait to try these…. Thanks for another great recipe!
This recipe sounds delicious – think I will have to give it a go!
Sweet and savoury-sounds just like me!I love the easy to follow instructions.
mmm sounds yummy.
I will definitely be trying these!
Would make a lovely xmas gift.
fab giveaway 🙂
Sounds good! May be worth losing a filling or two.
These will make a great Christmas gift unless I eat them all first!
I love salted caramels! I am definitely having a go at these.
I love salted caramel , though my caramel loving partner HATES it ! lol
I really want to make these for stocking fillers! I know my dad would love them!
they look very professional
Ooh I love salted caramels 🙂
Oh how yummy! btw i have a dentist appt tomorrow morning……i hope he can stick my front crown back on 🙁 Daren’t eat caramels just yet…..how long does it take for dentist glue to work!LOL
Loverly !!
Oh I am SO making these. My mouth is watering just reading the recipe!
Wow. These look astonishing. Have only got silicon ice cube trays in weird shapes for some reason. I guess hearts would be nice?
Yummy! Not that I expected anything less of the Pink Whisk!
Off to buy the ingredients now, byeee!
So funny all the dentist comments – the last time I ate a sweet like this it ended up costing me £500 at the dentist – it wont stop me making them though!!
my sweet tooth is tingling
I can’t cook for toffee as the saying goes but i may give this a go 🙂
They look delicious and are so ‘on trend’
I have to make these – my husband loves any salted caramel recipes!
My hubby loves salted caramel so I will definitely be making some of these – thanks Ruth!
Yum yum in my tum.
so many lovely recepies to try these loogreat x
Going to give these a try tomorrow- need to buy more sugar.
oh brilliant! I’ve been looking for exactly this recipe. Last year I bought salted caramels for a couple of people as gifts but they weren’t cheap. Everyone loved them so I’ll be able to give homemade versions this year. THANKS!
another fab recipe – thankyou Ruth you’re a star x
I need cheering up, so I should really have this! 🙂
These looks amaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!
Absolutely delicious!
Yummy!!!!! 🙂
salted caramels sound lovely – might give them a go!
Smashing idea, though I’ll need some silicone icecube trays 😉
sweet and salty, what more could a girl want?
wow so deliciously yummy looking – they seem easy enough to do that i would be able to enlist a few little fingers 🙂
Wow these look fab. Would make a great home made gift 🙂
These look amazing, just got some star shaped ice cube trays, will be perfect for Christmas! Thanks Ruth
They look yummy
I can’t wait to try these 😀
Yummy, don’t think i would want to share then! x
These sound fantastic – think i’ll be giving them a go! Thanks for the recipe xx
These look lovely – I may have a go at making these over the weekend – thanks
They look fab! What a great gift they would make 🙂
Wow, I won’t consider the calories, but these look amazing!
They sound delicious, I will definately be giving them a go. Thanks.
At last iI’ll get to use my sugar thermometer. I love salted caramel and will definitely try these. Thank you.
Seem quite straightforward to make and great for stocking fillers
yummy!
I love this recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
oh for good ness sake3! will youplease stop?? (dont really). Yet another recipe i know i am going to HAVE to make and will love
hehe!! It is my aim in life to be a menace to all who bake! x
Definitely gong to try these. My father in law loves toffee but unfortunately his false teeth do not!
have strict instructions I must make these but not eat
will inform you soon!!
Lovely gifts, I wish I had more time!
I just bookmarked this recipe to give it a go tomorrow 🙂
They look great
Christmas at the granparents and they want me to bake treats-these are perfect!
Yummmmmmm
might give these a go, sounds really easy
Yummy…yummy…salted caramel candies. Simple thus easy recipe. Will try out for coming family gathering. Thanks.
Hi Ruth, these look great, ideal xmas pressie for my nan, she has a bit of a sweet tooth. I did try to do a post this morning but can’t see name on comments, i probably didn’t do it properly. lol x
Hi Nicki – I’m just moderating the comments once or twice a day so don’t worry if you don’t see it right away, if it is there I’ll just enter one into the draw so no probs x
Ice cube tray gives a lovely finish! x
Must try these they look yum!!!!
Yummy and oh so tempting!
Yummm!! I cannot wait to try these
Hmmmm! These sound moreish!
Look yummy, looks easier than i would expect as well
Yum! Would definitely not last for 3 weeks in this house!
These look absolutely delicious 😀 I surely give this recipe a try, thanks
I’m buying a sugar thermometer this week, this looks like the perfect recipe to test it out on!
These look great!
Another yummy recipe 🙂
These look soooo good, they will make great gifts if they don’t get eaten first!! yum
oooooh they look yummy – the moulds are perfect for them
Yum, never thought to make them in ice cube cases brilliant x x
Fingers well & truly Crossed
These look amazing and seem so easy to make. Looking forward to it!!
Look gorgeous and I just love toffees!
These look delicious!! added to my “todo” list!
Definitely making these for presents!
Will be adding these to Christmas Sweeties box alongside your fudge and some coconut ice
thanks
ps goodluck with the “shop”, will be placing my first order soon
Thank you Rose x
I think these might be going in my hampers
Wow! Tasty
Oh my goodness. Once my kitchen is finished being installed this is the first thing I am going to make. 🙂 Keep the recipe’s coming. T x
Yum
delicious!
Total scrumptious!!!
these look amazing diet wrecking though x
I will be making these Thanks x
mmmmm…every day is getting better and better 😉 Can’t wait for day 12 🙂 x
I wanted to make some Christmas presents, these sound delish!
Scrummy Yummy
Love the ice tray idea, so much easier and less dangerous than the old fashioned toffee hammer.
Salted Caramels – I’m not convinced, another one is chilli chocolate, I’ve not tried any of these unusual flavours, I must give them a try one day soon
They look yummy
I love salted caramel! I bought a few jars from France 🙂
I was looking for a recipe for chewy caramels the other day and couldn’t find one, so this is perfect! They look fab 🙂
I don’t think they’d last long enough to give out as gifts! They look amazing!!!
Not tried caramels before – but looks pretty straightforward! I’ll be making make fudge and coconut ice at xmas too
I love salt and caramel together, salted caramel cupcakes on the agenda for this weekend
Mmmmm….these look delish..they wouldn’t last very long in my house…lol
I’ve never made sweets. These look like a fun place to start!
They sound amazing! Might give these a go on Christmas Eve.
Claire
Look scrummy and easy to make!x
Oh heaven! Salted caramel my complete favorite.
Thank you.
O – M – G!! How did I not know about those mini greaseproof paper rolls?! *rushes off to Lakeland website*
You’ll never look back Julie! x
So need to make these
Ooh these would be perfect to make for my Dad for when he returns from racing across the Atlantic! Thank you.
You make it look so easy….mega brownie points if I can pull them off. Thanks Ruth
Karen x
They look yummy, might just have to give them a try 🙂
The finished product looks amazing and would make such a cute xmas present x
Wow, they look really delicious! 😉
Oh you make these look so easy! I might even give them a try… 🙂
That is awesome
It is many years since I made sweets. I will definately be making these
They look amazing, can’t wait to attempt it.
These look superb. I’ve only ever eaten salted caramel in the Lindt chocolate bars(!) but these looks fabulous
These look delicious.. Nom nom nom
They look delicious,another recipe on my ‘to make’ list 🙂
I’ve never heard of these before but I may try making some soon.
Thank you for the recipe! Will certainly be making these! They look scrummy!
My family will love these!
Oh, those look so yummy! Might try making a few of these for Xmas.
I adore salted caramel 🙂
I adore salted caramel got to give these a go! 🙂
That sounds different, salted caramels
I’ve never tried these but I’m going to next weekend for definate!!
Look’s amazing
One more recipe fordaughter totry x
Can’t wait to try these!
Without a doubt I am going to make these … salted caramel is my favourite thing at the moment !!! x
have never tried salted caramel,,,but was sold at the first ingredient “double cream” nom nom!
I think I’m going to have to try these….
These look Gorgeous! Gunna have to try them
Definiteley making these!
I’ll be making these for the girls in the office, we are all going for a handmade christmas this year.
Oh my! I daren’t even start to make those!
Love your recipes!!!
Ice cube trays! Never thought of using them! Def giving this a go 🙂 x
These sound gorgeous and are going on my ‘To Make’ list this Christmas!
Yummy
Yummy, but my fillings don’t agree.x
fabulous idea for me to make for hampers this year – keep up the good work Ruth x
Wow thamks for the recipe will be trying these soon
These look AMAZING!!! Definately a must for xmas 🙂 xxx
Great Idea for pressys
yum yumminess i want one now !!
Amazing. I was looking forward to making some sweets to give as presents this Christmas. These look great.
Thanks.
Rx
Yum! These look great
I’ve never had salted caramel, can’t wait to try them!
Been thinking about making some salted caramels since eating my way through far too many the other day! Looking forward to giving these a go! Thanks Ruth 🙂 x
I am trying salted caramel with everything at the moment. i will certainly try this out.
Loving all these amazing recipies and loving a week off next week to try them all 😉
I’m going to be sooooo popular with my friends this year-homemade gifts for everyone!! heehee
Great idea, will be making some for friends and family
Another one to add to the Christmas goodies to make
A little nervous of making these but will give them a go!
I have a feeling I could eat lots of these….
I’ve never made these but as I’m making a home made hamper for my father this Christmas, these are a must o be included! Thank you for the recipie 🙂
tried to make some of these recently and failed!! Would look cute in a kilner jar with ribbon
Hi there, can I use a thermapen instead of a sugar thermometer?
thanks
Yes, I use a thermapen – works a treat x
Wow, I never would have thought of using ice cube trays for these. One of those ‘slap forehead’ moments cos it seems obvious to do it like that really.
Oh dear, this looks one of those dangerous pop in the mouth recipes
Look yummy x
They look delicious.
yummy
they look amazing!
Def making these – love the ice cube trays
I’m definitely going to try these later today
I’ve just found some heart shape trays perfect for this. Looks like I’m doing A LOT of baking this weekend. Hurrah.
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These look gorgeous – Ikea have some nice silicone moulds too
I always give home made goodies to my work colleagues at Christmas. These are definitely going to be going in the bags this year!
I’ve never made any sweets before, these look divine! I’ll have to give them a go 🙂
I think I will give a go to these for next week’s school cake sale.
Is there a way to avoid wrapping them and have them about 5 each per cello bag?
+ where do your trays come from, please…!
They do need wrapping really otherwise the air gets to them and they start to turn sticky, I’d suspect they’d stick together in the bag! The trays I used were from Nordicware but I can’t find the same ones online anywhere – these on Amazon are very similar http://tiny.cc/3xvxow Xx
Thanks Ruth.
PS: I found the trays with the round edge (2 in pack) in Lakeland, yay 😀
mmm! who can resist? definately one to try.
salted caramel is so lovely,I had a salted caramel mocha at Starbucks the otherday but i’m sure it is nothing compared to these
They’ll last 3 weeks? Really, will there still be any left in 3 weeks?
Can you tell I ♥ salted caramel =)
look so good
I LOVE salted caramels- they wouldn’t last long in our household!
Salted caramels! Mmmmmmm
Yum, going to have a shot at these
I recently mad fudge for the first time so I will def be giving these a go!
Yum you gotta love salted caramel!
Yummy. Why do we have to work at boring jobs when we could be baking all day. xxxx
these look delicious 🙂
Will I have time to make these??!!! Stop with all the great ideas Ruth – you’re torturing me!!! 😉
Not a fan of toffee myself, but sounds like a Loverly gift idea
ohhh… can I have one please
I never remember whether to cool and then beat or beat and then cool–it makes a difference to the crystal stucture
caramels scare me but love the pictures so i can see what colour the sugar mix should be
I tried this but without a sugar thermometer I ended up with fudge it was still nice though lol x
Yum
These sounds lovely, love the ice cube tray , idea, makes for very neat little squares.
These look really yummy! My mouth is watering!
Amy x
These are tomorrows experiment!
If my husband sees these he will want to marry you!
My sister is a dentist and she would kill me if I made these but I am going to risk it.
Excellent idea using the ice cube tray
These are going in my Dads Christmas stocking, Caramels are his favourites,thanks for the twist. x
Lovely! Simple but great for a christmas gift
YuM Yum YuMmY xxx
I discovered salty caramel last year and have never looked back… totally yum.
Looks complicated by I’m going to give them a go!
Stroke of genius using an ice cube tray 🙂
Def on my make list for presents
These went down very well at work today
Yummy
Mmmm so tasty
Definitely going to try these!
Can’t wait to try these!!
I made your fudge before which was delish so will be giving these a go x x
These will make fantastic teacher presents. Usually make cranberry and white chocolate “advent” cookies – give them one for each day from when they get the present up to Christmas but have been told that they never last that long! This will be something different and we can give them enough for more than one a day!
Looking forward to trying this one!
soooo tempted to make these.
Guess what! I added tiny bits of this to vanilla ice cream and thd result is divine! Eat your hearts put Ben & Jerry!!!
Perfect for my Dad!
Yum Yum Yum.
I LOOOOVE salted caramel
Yummy for your Tummy!
These look yummy
Love the taste of salt and sweet – reminds me of being at the seaside!
Oh no! How can I resist these even if they will break my teeth?
I bet these are lovely!
Home made sweets make an ideal gift wrapped up in pretty paper.
Yum! I absolutely love Salted Caramel. One of these days I will actually gather the courage to attempt my own
Still not sure about salted caramel
Amazing presnt idea- Thankyou
This is a terrific idea for a gift. I love it.
My little girl has just discovered toffee, think she would love these!
Would love to try and make these!
Another lovely gift
My mouth is actually watering, can’t wait to try these.
looks great – thanks 🙂
Look fantastic but another one I’ll be giving a miss until my tooth is out!! Although they might do the job of taking it out instead of the Dentist.
My lovely husband bought me a sugar thermometer for my birthday…another lovely recipe to put it to use! Thank you Ruth.xx
I love caramels, not good on the teeth though, shall make some and give as a present!
Have been looking back over the 12 days, what a selection! So many fab treats to make as gifts or for at home. I looked at your site for the first time 2 weeks ago and will definitely be checking in throughout the next year to see what else you have in store for us! Merry Christmas!
Merry Xmas Ruth!! Love your site has helped me with my Xmas hampers 🙂
Is there a way of doing this without a sugar thermometer? I read somewhere dropping some of the mixture into a jug of cold water and if it forms balls it’s ready?
Yes thats exactly right Sam x
Would make a lovely present
Delicious
these look soooo good
A great idea for a pressie
Do I risk making these? Because if I do I risk eating them all! lol
Do you need a heavy bottom pan for these? Ive tried making them, and they popped out from the silicone trays fine, but they aren’t stay firm and just turning into a splodge! Help!
If its not too late Megan, get the mix back in a jug or pan and reheat it till boiling for a couple of mins in a pan (or 1 min in the microwave) and then try them again, they should set up for you with a bit of extra heat x
Silicon trays!! You are a genius!!
I made these and they are delicious! Just a quick question though – are they meant to be very soft and chewy or should they be fairly hard? Not sure I got them up to a high enough temperature before taking them off the boil!
Thanks!
Not hard but firm and then chewy! Just a bit more heat needed x
Thank you! I think mine might be right then, I’m just not convinced they are as glossy as yours. Still delicious though!
I’ve just made these, nice and chewy just the way I like them,very easy and very very tasty. I love salted caramel. I only got 27 out of the mixture so I will obviously have to make them again till I get the required amount won’t I. They didn’t take very long to make either. Thank you.
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Oh. My. Goodness. These are divine. So much better than anything you’d ever buy. I had to give them all away just to get them out of the house before Christmas. Am making another batch tonight. I poured mine into a 20cm square baking tin, lined with parchment, and cut with a big, sharp knife when they were no longer tacky. Oiling the knife blade periodically helped. Fab recipe, thanks so much
Hi ruth.
Can i use anything else for the golden syrup? They don’t sell that in de the netherlands.
And what if you dont have silicone trays?
Kindly,
Karin
Do you have a corn syrup? That is a good substitute or failing that a glucose syrup. If you don’t have silicone trays use a metal tin and line with a nonstick baking paper x
Hi Ruth..just a quick question. Is there a way to cheat the process by making the caramel via a can of condensed milk in a pan (banoffee pie stylee) – and then simply pouring the toffee back into a pan..heating through…adding in the salt and then setting into ice cubes? I’m thinkimg of trying it tonight as want caramels but dont have all the individual ingredients. Or is the recipe totally different? Wondered if you’d ever given it a try yourself?
I haven’t tried it Anna Marie but in principle it would work definitely worth a try x