Fleur De Sel Caramels

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Perfect Dinner Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (51)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
16 pieces of candy

Times:

Prep: 40 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fleur de sel, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan (or loaf pan) with parchment paper, then brush the paper lightly with oil, allowing the paper to drape over 2 sides.

In a deep saucepan (6 inches diameter by 4 1/2 inches deep) combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil until the caramel is a warm golden brown color. Don't stir - just swirl the pan to mix. Watch carefully, as it will burn quickly at the end!

In the meantime, bring the cream, butter, and 1 teaspoon fleur de sel to a simmer in a small pan over medium heat. Remove from the heat, set aside and keep warm.

When the caramelized sugar is the right color, slowly add the cream mixture to the caramel - it will boil up violently. Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the mixture reaches 248 degrees F (firm ball) on a candy thermometer. Very carefully (it's hot!) pour the caramel into the prepared pan and refrigerate until firm.

When the caramels are cool, use the parchment paper to pry the sheet from the pan onto a cutting board. Starting at 1 end, roll the caramel up tightly until you've rolled up half of the sheet. Cut the sheet across and then roll the second half tightly. You will have 2 (1 by 8-inch) logs. Sprinkle both logs lightly with fleur de sel, cut each log in 8 pieces. Cut parchment papers in 6 by 4 1/2-inch squares and wrap each caramel in a paper, twisting the ends. Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

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LARAINE River Oaks, TX 11-17-2009
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So easy and so good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are very easy to make and are worth it. I happen to have Fleur de Sel in the pantry and thought I would send them to... my mother. I had to give my husband a salt tasting when he saw how much this salt cost. I had him try the regular iodized salt we all grew up with, kosher and the fleur de sel...he was amazed at the different tastes of each, and conceded there was a need for all different types.Read more
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Kristin North Attleboro, MA 10-27-2009
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Absolutely delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made two batches of these caramels and used the revised ingredient list: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, and... everything else remained the same. These caramels are absolutely fantastic, easy to make, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They remain soft for days, and keep well in the fridge. I only folded the caramels over once (instead of rolling each pan halfway to the middle) so I got four logs out of each recipe, which totaled about 48 moderately-sized caramels per recipe. The fleur de sel is completely worth it and gives these caramels a perfect counterbalance to the sweetness. I will definitely make these again, they got rave reviews!Read more
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Michele Brooksville, FL 09-11-2009
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Yummy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these caramels according to everyone's reviews and adjusted accordingly. They came out perfectly! I ALWAYS check the... reviews before I make any receipe on this website. That's what I love about it! ENJOY!Read more
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Amy Garland, TX 08-18-2009
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Did any one else notice?
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I just finished watching the episode where she makes the caramels. There appeared to be a bug in the salt that she added to... the butter and cream... was I the only one that noticed?Read more
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Mev Greensboro, GA 08-18-2009
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THANK GOD FOR THE REVIEWERS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

SO GLAD I READ THE CORRECTIONS BEFORE MAKING THESE INCREDIBLE CANDIES. WHAT'S WITH FOOD NETWORK ANYWAY? MAYBE INSTEAD OF... SEARCHING FOR THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR ...YOU CAN SEARCH FOR A NEW WEB DESIGNER. I HOPE INA READS THESE REVIEWS...MAYBE THEY WILL RESPOND TO HER.Read more
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amanda imperial, CA 08-16-2009
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Think I messed up somewhere...
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly as it is on the website (not the show). The caramel wouldn't hold a shape! It was in the... fridge all day and when I took it out, it was oily and just a mushy lump! If I ever tried this again, I don't think I'll oil the parchment paper.Read more