SaltedCaramel_narrow Photo: Marina Oliphant
These caramels can be made with any type of sugar and butter, although the flavour is better with quality ingredients.
Ingredients
- 375g raw castor sugar
- 250g good-quality salted butter, diced and chilled, plus extra for greasing
- 5 tbsp creme fraiche
- Sea salt flakes to garnish
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Method
Grease and line a 20-centimetre square slice tin with baking paper. In a heavy-based saucepan, place the sugar over a medium heat. Cook to quite a dark caramel. Turn the heat down low and carefully add the butter, a few cubes at a time, making sure it is all incorporated before adding more.
Stir in creme fraiche and continue to cook until thickened (118C on a digital or sugar thermometer). Pour into tray and sprinkle over salt flakes. Allow to cool, then refrigerate until set. Cut into squares to serve.
