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Buttered Rum Caramels

Soft, chewy buttered rum caramels with deep caramel flavor, rich butter, and a warm rum finish—perfect for gifting and holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 36 caramels
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup dark rum
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Prepare pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cook sugar, water, and corn syrup until amber.
  3. Add butter and stir until melted.
  4. Slowly stir in cream and rum.
  5. Cook to 245°F using a thermometer.
  6. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  7. Pour into pan and cool completely.

Notes

Wrap individually to prevent sticking. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.