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CARAMEL

1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 2 Tbsp Syrup 1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg PREPARATIONS: None. DIRECTIONS: 1- In a small pot, Combine brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, syrup and ground nutmeg. Stir well until well mixed. 2- Over medium heat, while stirring, heat the mixture to 180º F (82º c). 3- Continue boiling for 2 to 3 more minutes. 4- Turn off the heat and allow the caramel to cool down.

CARAMEL CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Most of pastry recipes call for caramel. It is quite delightful and generally makes everything taste better. Making caramel is very easy, it just makes sense to make your homemade caramel for your pastry. Caramel is a bit high in sugar but since it's almost always used to taste up a cake or pastry in a small amounts, it's not so bad. But for those who want to know, caramel contains little less than 50 percent sugar. If it is to consumed raw, It is still better than sugar cube. Caramel does not have a significant nutrition value other than it's great taste and energy. 3.5 oz (100g) of caramel has 372 calories that 170 calories of which comes from fat. Caramel can be refrigerated and come in form of candy.