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Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels

by Stacey 12 Comments

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic.

I’m getting really excited for autumn now. I did not have to break a sweat once this week and I think I can officially put the shorts away. It was long sleeve shirts and a few sweaters all the way but still comfortable enough that I could wear sandals. This kind of weather is pure heaven to me. Not too hot, not too cold but just right!

Today I bring you Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sometimes you just need a piece of candy. Not a big piece of cake or 3 cookies but just a good old fashioned piece of sticky caramel that satisfies that sweet craving you have going on without being too much of a good thing.

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy

Why These Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels are so good:

  1. They are ooey and gooey which always makes for a fun sweet treat.
  2. They are enhanced with good old Kentucky Bourbon. The alcohol is cooked off but you’re still left with that rich flavor.
  3. Rich and creamy – something magical happens when you combine cream, sugar, bourbon and butter together. Pure magic!
  4. A little bit of salt makes all the difference – all that sweet needs a little balance of salt, just a sprinkle goes a long way.

A little word on bourbon. I chose a high end brand of bourbon, Woodford Reserve. I’d like to tell you that I chose this brand because I know my way around a good bourbon but the truth is I don’t know a thing about bourbon. So I figured the best thing to do would be splurge and get a good quality one to be on the safe side 🙂 . With that being said if you have a good bourbon in mind go for it! I’m in no way a bourbon snob and though Woodford Reserve tasted pretty darn good, even for my uneducated bourbon palette, work with the bourbon you love best.

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy

Making candy can be a little stressful if you haven’t done it before or worse, you’ve burned it before. I have ruined plenty of my share of candy recipes, primarily from burning. Just keep practicing and invest in a good quality candy thermometer that attaches to the side of pan. Back when I first started experimenting with candy I used a run of the mill battery operated meat thermometer, I would stick it into the candy mixture every so many minutes to check the temp, it wasn’t an accurate method and I wouldn’t recommend it. Plus the steam would come up and my hand would get mighty hot while trying to get a temperature read. Learn from my mistake 😉 .

Enjoy these caramels the next time you crave a sweet treat!

Stacey

PIN IT FOR LATER! Thanks.

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy

Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels

Stacey - The Sugar Coated Cottage
Salted Kentucky Bourbon Caramels. Sticky, gooey, bourbon enhanced caramel candy. An addicting candy classic. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #caramel #candy
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Candy
Cuisine American
Servings 1 8x8 pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup good quality bourbon I used Woodford Reserve
  • Salt for sprinkling I used himalayan sea salt but any flaked sea salt will do

Instructions
 

  • Grease an 8x8 pan and line with parchment, keep some over hang so you can easily lift the caramel out of pan for cutting.
  • In large sauce pan with high sides add the cream, corn syrup, sugar, butter and bourbon.
  • Bring to boil over high heat, stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring heat down to med/high heat and let cook without stirring. Make sure you attach your candy thermometer at this time.
  • Continue to cook until mixture reaches 248 degrees F. This took about 25-30 minutes for me. But start checking thermometer sooner as every pan and cook top is different.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and let cool completely.
  • When ready cut into 1 inch squares, sprinkle with a little salt and wrap each piece in parchment or wax paper.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

Filed Under: Desserts, Treats, Uncategorized Tagged With: autumn, bourbon, bourbon caramel, candy, caramels, christmas, dessert, Fall, no bake, salted caramel, whiskey

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Comments

  1. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

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    Caramels have always been my favourite candy. My Dad used to always have one of those kraft caramels in his jacket pocket, and I would search for it when I was a kid! I love the addition of bourbon, I can make a batch and feel very grown up while eating these!! 😉

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Katherine. What a nice memory 🙂 . Thank you and yes, grown up is a good way to describe these. Take care.

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  2. Madison Smith says

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    5 stars
    Hi Stacey….! This salted kentucky…looks sooo yummy & more delicious and i can’t wait make this…Thanks for sharing & keep shared your new recipes…!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Madison, thank you so much! Enjoy! Take care. 🙂

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  3. Karly says

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    Oh my goodness! Amazing! Can’t wait to try these.

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Karly! Thank you 🙂 . They are so addicting. Take care.

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  4. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

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    5 stars
    These look amazing! I make caramels around Christmas time every year, but I’ve never tried adding bourbon to them. Your recipe will be on my list to make this year. 🙂

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Kathy! Thank you very much. Caramels at Christmas so perfect, I love a good candy snacking at Christmas ;-). Take care.

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  5. KGL Staff says

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    5 stars
    I cannot wait to see what else you come up with and we will forever continue to use your recipes!!! I CAN NOT WAIT for your cookbook to come out

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    • Stacey says

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      Thank you for the kind words. 🙂

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  6. Camila @ Microwave Choice says

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    This recipe is easy and amazing. Surely, I will try it. Thanks for such a nice recipe.

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    • Stacey says

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      Thank you Camila!

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