THESE CHEWY CARAMELS HAVE JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SALT AND A TOUCH OF CARDAMOM TO GIVE them an aromatic allure. Pack them in a pretty tin to make an unforgettable gift. This recipe makes a generous number of caramels, so don’t feel guilty keeping a few for yourself. Once you’ve mastered this technique, you may find yourself making batch after batch. Get creative with the flavor profile and try swapping pumpkin spice, ground ginger, or espresso powder for the cardamom. Experiment and have fun!
ACTIVE TIME: 35 MINUTES
INACTIVE TIME: 3 HOURS
MAKES: 48 2-BY-1-IN PIECES
Special Equipment
Instant-read thermometer or candy thermometer
Ingredients:
1 cup | 240 g heavy cream1½ Tbsp | 22 g unsalted butter2 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp | 32 g cannabutter1 tsp ground cardamom1 Tbsp kosher salt¼ cup | 80 g light corn syrup¼ cup | 60 g water1 ½ cups | 300 g sugar1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
