Butter Rum Caramels

Name: Butter Rum Caramels
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 36 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups light brown sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; ¼ cup unsalted butter; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup dark rum; ¼ teaspoon vanilla; 1 piece parchment paper

Rich, chewy homemade caramels infused with dark rum and vanilla, made with brown sugar and heavy cream for a deep, complex flavor.

36 servings

2 hr 20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•2 cups light brown sugar
•1 cup heavy cream
•¼ cup unsalted butter
•¼ teaspoon salt
•¼ cup dark rum
•¼ teaspoon vanilla
•1 piece parchment paper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and oil parchment.
5 min
2.
Bring brown sugar, cream, butter, salt, and 1/4 cup rum to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until butter is melted, then boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 248°F (firm-ball stage), about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and remaining teaspoon rum. Pour into baking pan and cool completely until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Invert caramel onto a cutting board, then discard parchment and turn caramel glossy side up. Cut into 1-inch squares.
135 min