Salted Maple Bourbon Caramels Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you use maple syrup instead of corn syrup for caramel? ›

Maple syrup fits the bill. A generous half cup infused my caramels with pure, sweet, fall flavor. Each bite is salty, chewy, and full of maple sugar.

You can substitute maple syrup for honey in equal amounts. Decrease the oven temperature by 25 degrees since maple Syrup tends to caramelize and burn on the top and edges sooner than recipes using cane sugar.

The syrup draws in the essence of the Bourbon, resulting in one of our most popular varieties to date. Like premium whiskeys, the process takes time, and careful tending. But the result is a sophisticated duo that will become a new classic. This product may contain trace amounts of alcohol up to 1%.

Early season maple syrup tend to be clear and light in taste. As the season advanced, it becomes darker and more caramelized in flavour. Maple syrup's flavor starts blossoming during the evaporation process.

Light Corn Syrup: This is an imperative ingredient that gives the caramel a softer, chewier consistency. Also, and more importantly, corn syrup helps prevent the cooking caramel from crystallizing into a gritty, grainy texture.

Golden Syrup Substitutes - you can replace the golden syrup with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup. Caramel Layer - use full fat condensed milk not skim condensed milk as it wont set properly. I find that brand name condensed milk (ie. Nestle) sets better than home brand condensed milk.

Maple syrup that is boiled too long will crystallize and maple syrup that isn't boiled long enough will spoil quickly and will be watery because the concentration of sugar in the syrup will be too low.

Add 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) of water to the syrup container per 1 cup (250 ml) of syrup and heat gently. You can also do this step in the microwave.

If you do bourbon barrel aged maple syrup, don't store that for 6+ years in the oak barrels, get it to the proper flavor and then hot pack it in SS. If left in the oak, with little or no alcohol it will spoil. And by the way, when you open a barrel, stand back, not over top of the bung.

Maple liqueur refers to various alcoholic products made from maple syrup, primarily in the Northeast United States and Canada. It is most commonly made by mixing Canadian rye whiskey and Canadian maple syrup. Maple liqueur is considered an important cultural beverage in certain Canadian festivals.

Is bourbon maple syrup safe for kids? ›

A: a few tablespoons full aren't going to hurt your kid at <2% alcohol.

Again, wrapping the slab in waxed paper and then enclosing in a plastic bag will add extra protection. Most caramels will need a little time at room temperature in order to cut more easily. Cut in squares and wrap in waxed paper or parchment paper.

Allow the sauce to cool for a bit in the pot, then pour into a glass jar or other airtight container and cool completely, then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. You can gently warm it up in the microwave or on the stove over low heat before using it again.

This can be caused by extended cooking times (especially under acidic conditions) and the use of the enzyme invertase. Increasing reducing sugars will add to the flavor and color of caramel – but too much can cause excessive stickiness.

Maple syrup has a pretty specific flavor and it's a bit thinner in consistency than corn syrup, but you can still use an equal amount in most baked goods and sauces. At around 67 degrees Brix, it's slightly less sweet, but the rich flavor will carry it through, especially when subbing it in for dark corn syrup.

- Maple syrup has a unique flavor and color, while corn syrup is bland and clear. - Maple syrup contains sucrose, while corn syrup contains glucose. - Maple syrup has some vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, while corn syrup has none.

If you want a thickener that will not alter the glossy color of the caramel, try tapioca flour (not pearls). Simply add small amount to your sauce to thicken it.