caramels

On the first Sunday in April, FabSugar and I are hosting a beddazzling party. Although the shindig takes place after lunch, we'll provide our guests a small assortment of nibbles. Everything on the sparkling menu, both sweet and savory, will be prepared and plated before hand.

For dessert we'll offer chocolate champagne truffles dipped in sparkling sugar and fleur de sel caramels. Both treats are bite-sized and delicious. These candies would also be delightful wrapped in a pretty package and presented as a hostess gift. For the recipes, read more

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Not only are they appropriate for Fall, but caramel apples make the perfect Halloween treat. Add a festive touch by rolling them in nuts or black and orange sprinkles.

Since we should all enjoy this tasty treat, I've found two recipes for you to choose from. The first is simple enough to make with kids because it uses store bought caramels.

For a slightly more challenging but fantastically frightful treat, the second recipe uses spun sugar to create a cobweb effect. Then it garnishes the apples with plastic critters.

To select a recipe and make this nostalgic dessert, read more

I love how darling these candies look. You can try and make them yourself, Thip has shared the recipes for her Honey Nougats and Tamarind Caramels. — Bonbini

This Valentine's Day, instead of buying a box of chocolates for your loved one, make them! Experimenting with candymaking is super fun and simply rewarding. This recipe for chocolate caramels isn't difficult; you just need time and a candy thermometer. If you really want to get fancy, turn them into chocolate lollipops by placing a small stick into the ball before the final chilling. To take a look at the recipe, read more

If a candy blogger is making her own candy, then you know it's going to be tasty. Check out Cybele's Grandma's Caramels; I know I'm going to be. — Candy Blog

Sick of cookies? Try making your own honey and sea-salt caramels instead. I know I would love a batch! — Dessert First

Although they are messy and difficult to eat, caramel apples are super easy to make! All you do is jam a stick into the apples and dip them into melted caramel squares.

This nostalgic dessert is a fabulous way to welcome the arrival of October, and would be fun to make with kids. It takes at least an hour for the caramel to harden, so make these apples in advance. Get the scrumptious recipe when you read more