Like cinnamon, caramel is one of those wintery flavors that ranges from nostalgic all the way to outright seductive. Although a caramel candy is fine in summer, caramel is a flavor I tend to associate with fall (carmel apples) and winter (caramel lattes, caramel baked goods, etc.). Here are a few of my favorite caramel recipes for wintertime:
- Dulce de Leche (pictured above) -- This recipe is absurdly easy. In fact, when I first heard about this method for making dulce de leche, I thought it was impossible that it could produce anything good. And yet, it does... oh, how it does... I hope you're as surprised as I was, and that this caramel finds its way onto some of your holiday treats this year.
- Caramel Coffee -- A classic combination, much like the caramel latte. If you like this recipe, be sure to also try Sean Paajanen's Milky Way Cappuccino recipe, too.
- Caramel Milk Steamer -- This is actually a recipe for any basic milk steamer, but caramel syrup works just as well as mint, vanilla, Irish creme, etc.
- Caramel Candies -- These recipes from About.com's Cansy guide, Elizabeth LeBau, include Spiced Caramels, Chocolate Pecan Caramels, Apple Cider Caramels and Caramel Popcorn. They are completely worth every moment spent slaving over the stove.
- Caramel Apple Pie -- Pair this indulgent dessert with an espresso martini or some black tea vodka over ice.
- Crepes With Salted Butter Caramel -- For breakfast or as a snack, pair this treat with black coffee or black tea.
Photo (c) Marko Goodwin
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