
5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch
Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential candy-making mistakes stand in your way of delicious treats. We'll walk you through the most common errors and tell you how to fix them.


10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Caramel
Become a caramel making pro in no time! Just avoid these caramel mistakes to make the perfect caramel candy or...

16 Homemade Caramel Candy Recipes
So much better than store-bought candies, these homemade caramel candy recipes make special treats during the holidays or any time...


The Difference Between Caramel, Butterscotch and Toffee
Curious about the difference between these sticky treats? A professional pastry chef explains all.

Licorice Caramels
Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna...

Pecan Caramel Candies
Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the...


Caramel Truffles
These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...

Soft Rum Caramels
I adapted a family recipe to come up with these melt-in-your-mouth caramels. My husband and daughter eagerly volunteer to eat...
Carnival Caramel Apples
With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...

Caramel Lollipops
These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...

Chocolate Caramel Apples
Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious...

Beer and Pretzel Caramels
Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will...

Gourmet Caramel Apples
These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the...

Honey Caramels
I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...

Creamy Caramels
I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....

Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels
This chewy caramel recipe is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these with my children, and now...

Walnut Caramels
My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...

Caramel Apples
Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann...

Chocolate Caramel Candy
This dazzling treat tastes like a homemade Snickers bar and has flavor beyond compare. When I entered it in a...