There is something so special about homemade caramels! These Soft Salted Pecan Caramels are rich, buttery, and perfectly chewy with toasted pecans in every bite.The flaky salt on top adds just the right balance to the sweet caramel flavor.I love making these for the holidays, gifting them to friends, or keeping a few tucked away for a sweet treat.

They take a little patience, but the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture is worth every minute.If you prefer classic caramel without nuts, try my Grandma’s Perfect Caramels! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Pecans: Chopped pecans add a buttery crunch to these soft caramels.I like to toast them first with butter and salt because it brings out their flavor and makes them extra delicious.

You can use pecan pieces or chop whole pecans yourself.Granulated Sugar: Sugar is the base of the caramel and gives these candies their classic sweet flavor.Unsalted Butter: Butter makes the caramel rich, smooth, and creamy.

I recommend using unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.If using salted butter, you may want to lessen the amount of salt.Light Corn Syrup: Corn syrup helps keep the caramel soft and smooth.

It also helps prevent the sugar from becoming grainy.Evaporated Milk: Evaporated milk gives these caramels their soft, creamy texture.

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