Homemade Caramel Candy (GAPS Diet, Sugar-Free, No Corn Syrup)
This 3 ingredient homemade caramel candy is so creamy and satisfying. Whip up this easy to make treat in just a few minutes. Enjoy this sugar-free, corn syrup free treat without guilt, just nourishing ingredients!
Homemade Caramel Candy Without Corn Syrup or Condensed Milk
Conventional caramels are typically made with corn syrup, sugar, milk or condensed milk, heavy cream or butter, and vanilla. I wanted to re-create a gooey, sweet, and chewy caramel with nourishing ingredients. After a bit of trial and error, we have a tasty recipe that checks all the boxes!
Honey Caramel Sauce
We love to use this same recipe to drizzle over fruit, nuts or popcorn! Simply follow the recipe below, and use as a sauce before the caramel hardens. We also love to make layered bars with this healthy homemade chocolate fudge recipe.
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Desserts
As our family healed from food allergies using the GAPS diet protocol, we learned how to re-create favorite childhood recipes with healthier alternatives. See this post for a list of our favorite gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free desserts with all the recipes included.
How to Make Chewy Homemade Caramel Candy?
Chewy Homemade Caramel Candy Recipe
This creamy, 3-ingredient homemade caramel candy is a perfectly satisfying treat! Quick and easy to make in just minutes, it’s completely sugar-free and corn syrup-free—so you can indulge guilt-free with only nourishing ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup raw honey (regular honey is also fine)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium- high heat whisk together the butter or cream and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to bubble for 3 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-low.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Stir to avoid burning.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Pour caramel sauce into a glass jar or a 9x13 pan. The caramel will thicken as it cools.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel (optional) for a sweet/salty flavor.
- Place in the refrigerator or freezer to cool and harden more quickly.
Notes
- If using as a sauce, you can simmer for a shorter time, generally 10 minutes.
- Because this recipe has honey, the caramels will remain soft. To speed hardening, place in the freezer.
Optional: Pour caramel onto parchment paper in a 9x13 pan and allow it to cool (in the fridge or freezer). When caramels become to firm, cut into desired lengths and wrap in the parchment paper for convenient serving sizes and storage. - Substitute coconut cream for butter or heavy whipping cream for a dairy-free Paleo caramel candy.
What are you favorite go-to treats and desserts for your family? I’d love to hear below!
Resources
Posts
Healthy Fudge Recipe- 3 Ingredients! (GAPS, Paleo, Sugar-Free)
What is the GAPS Diet? An Easier Explanation
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free Desserts (GAPS, Paleo)
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