Ina Garten Fleur de Sel Caramel Recipe
If you love rich homemade candy, this Ina Garten Fleur de Sel Caramel Recipe is a dream dessert. These soft caramels are buttery, sweet and finished with delicate sea salt for the perfect balance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fleur de sel plus extra for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Heat Cream
- Warm heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts.
Cook Sugar
- In another saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup over medium heat.
Stir Carefully
- Cook until sugar melts and turns golden brown.
Add Cream Mixture
- Slowly pour warm cream into caramel while stirring carefully.
Continue Cooking
- Cook until mixture reaches 248°F on a candy thermometer.
Add Flavor
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and fleur de sel.
Pour into Pan
- Pour caramel mixture into prepared pan carefully.
Add Salt Topping
- Sprinkle extra fleur de sel on top.
Cool Completely
- Let caramel cool for several hours.
Cut and Wrap
- Cut into pieces and wrap individually if desired.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Do not rush the caramel process.
- Add chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Store wrapped caramels for gifting.
- Avoid stirring too much while sugar melts.