Out-of-Office Auto Reply: Caramel Candy
Thank you for visiting Zomppa.com. I am currently out of the ‘office’ and on a lovely beach with my toes in the sand and saltwater lapping between my ears.
It is not clear whether I will be returning to the ‘office’ as I am seriously contemplating permanent residency in this extraordinary beach town.
As I sit in this blissful, vegetative, coma-like state, I am unable to think properly, much less write an intelligent, semi-interesting blog for the best readers on the planet earth.
Therefore, I leave you with photos of some caramels I made.
If you need assistance before my possible return, please feel free to reach any of the beautiful bloggers that also contribute to this website.
Sincerely,
Patty
Zomppa’s Fleur De Sel Caramel Candies
Fleur de Sel Caramel Candies
(Very slightly adapted from Ina Garten’s Recipe)
1-1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or golden syrup
1/2 cup of water
1 cups heavy cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fleur de sel, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Line an 8-inch brownie pan with parchment paper and coat with some vegetable or canola oil.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and water. Melt the sugar over medium heat, but do not stir. If you want to mix a little, simply swirl the pot lightly over the flame. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is a dark amber color.
In the meantime, microwave or warm on the stove top the butter, heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of fleur de sel.
Once the sugar is amber color, slowly add the warmed cream mixture to the sugar mixture – it will bubble up, so stand back. Turn the heat to high-medium and insert your candy thermometer.
Cook until you get to firm ball (248 degrees) on the candy thermometer. This process took me about 20 minutes, but I think it depends on how hot your store gets.
Once the mixture is at the firm ball stage, take the mixture off the heat and pour into the brownie pan. Store in the refrigerator until the candy is firm.
Once firm, turn the candy out onto a surface. Starting at 1 end, roll the candy up (like a swiss cake) until you have rolled half of it. Cut the log off at the half sheet. Sprinkle your candy with some fleur de sel. Cut in 8 pieces and wrap in parchment paper. Repeat with the second sheet of candy.
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Wow, homemade caramel! Can’t get better than that!
Ooo… Candies! Wish I could grab a few from the screen. haha… Sounds like you’re really enjoying yourself at the beach. So, are you wearing a bikini or prefer to go naked on the beach? haha…. Just kidding! Have lots of fun and enjoy your day.
Cheers, kristy
Btw, thanks for the recipe! I love it. Perfect for the coming Xmas! hehe….
Kristy
Oh, I just did a happy dance to see these little beauties! I can’t think of anything better at the moment!
Hope you are having a great trip!
The caramels with fleur de sel sound fantastic!
That looks great. I recently appreciated caramels more.
Love the homemade caramel that is made with honey or maple syrup. This is a great recipe to save in my files.
Patty, this is fabulous. The photos are, as usual, gorgeous, and the recipe is totally something I’m going to try–mainly because of the access we have to delicious maple syrup in the northwoods. I’m so excited to do this! Thank you for sharing.
Loved it…Have a wonderful time…and the photos Amazing!
Patty, homemade caramel? What a wonderful treat…they sure look so tasty and rich in flavor…beautiful pictures
I do believe that permanent residence on a beach rings something really true to me too!!! Thanks for the yummy recipe Patty.
These are wonderful…have amazing fun on your vacation
enjoy your trip!
Homemade caramel! You rock Patty!
And I’ll leave you to contemplate turning that sandy beach into permanent retirement :0
Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
have a great time, lovely treats…sweet
sweetlife
Ah, life is a beach! These pics are just too tempting. Thanks for linking up with Two for Tuesday.
Now that’s just cruel. Showing me these and bragging about the beach. I will go pout now. Wishing I was popping salted caramels in my mouth…on the beach
Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Two for Tuesdays this week!
OHHHH patty! I was in Trader Joe’s this week and I ALMOST bought a box of fleur de sel caramels but didn’t! NOW i know why! Because I am supposed to make your yummy version! NOTHING is better than the sweet dreamy creaminess of caramel and the divine tang of sea salt! Whooo hooo! Thanks so much for sharing this on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop! Enjoy the beach!!! Alex@amoderatelife
Wow – homemade caramels sound like such a fun and delicious treat!
Do you like to use honey or maple syrup? These look delicious!
Ooooh – sweet and salty home made caramels!! I think I love you!! These are gorgeous and geez, I hope you do come back
Glad you’re loving the beach 
Awesome caramels! I don’t mind to sneak these into bed and enjoy in the middle of the night…haha
But I do know my dentist will find out…he always seems to know 
Hope you have lots of wonderful time there, Patty.
Love it Patty! mmmmm I want to be on a beach with nothing to do but just think about caramels! Delicious and thanks for the recipe and AMAZING photos!
If you said candies I lose my mind!! Have a great trip
Cheers,
Gera
Oh my stars! Homemade caramels? With a touch of salty – I think I would be in heaven! thanks for linking this to Two for Tuesdays!