How to Make an Easy Microwave Caramel Recipe

If you are looking for a recipe for caramel but don't want to mess with a candy thermometer and the stove, this is a great microwave caramel recipe. This recipe is for soft caramel. It is delicious eaten by itself or dipped in chocolate. This is a best caramel if you are looking to make homemade turtles.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 Cup Butter
• 1 Cup light Karo Syrup
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 can Eagle Brand Milk
• 1 Dash of salt
• Large Microwave Safe Bowl
• Wooden Spoon
• A Microwave
• 9x13 Pan

1. The first step to this microwave caramel recipe is to melt butter in a large microwave safe bowl.

2. Add 1 Cup Light Karo syrup, 1 lb brown sugar, 1 can Eagle Brand Milk and 1 dash of salt to the added butter. Blend well.

3. Microwave on high 20 minutes (18 minutes in a 900 Watt microwave) Stir every 3 minutes with a wooden spoon.

4. Remove mixture from microwave and add vanilla. Mix well. If you want to want an orange flavored caramel, you can modify this microwave caramel recipe by adding orange extract instead of vanilla. Pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 pan. Cool to Room Temperature. When cooled cut into 1" squares.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make delicious candies for Christmas or special occasions by dipping these in chocolate or white chocolate almond bark.
• Be careful when pouring the mixture from your bowl to your pan as it is VERY hot.

[voliegurl]

on 10/3/2009 Never thought about using the mircowave to do this, great idea and thanks for the info...5*!

[shaunjamie2008]

on 7/10/2009 Thanks for the comment. This is the best (and easiest) caramel recipe I have ever tried.

[Mindee94]

on 7/10/2009 My microwave is my best friend when it comes to the kitchen! Caramel is my fave candy, thanks to this recipe I can indulge without the headache. How Fun. Homemade turtles are a great idea. Thanks a bunch, Mindee