Beer and pretzel caramels from The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook: How to Make Truly Scrumptious Candy in Your Own Kitchen! by Liz Gutman and Jen King

  • barley malt syrup
  • heavy cream
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  • EYB Comments

    Start 1 day ahead. Correction posted on the Liddabit Sweets website: "Pan size should be large (13”x18”); correct amount of cream should be 2 3/4 cups (700g). Extra tip: The recipe can be halved; just make sure to use half the amount of the reduction you made, or just reduce 3 bottles of beer instead of 6. Extra tip: After crushing the pretzels, shake them gently in a mesh strainer or colander to get rid of the pretzel-dust."

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  • Eat Your Books

    Start 1 day ahead. Correction posted on the Liddabit Sweets website: "Pan size should be large (13”x18”); correct amount of cream should be 2 3/4 cups (700g). Extra tip: The recipe can be halved; just make sure to use half the amount of the reduction you made, or just reduce 3 bottles of beer instead of 6. Extra tip: After crushing the pretzels, shake them gently in a mesh strainer or colander to get rid of the pretzel-dust."

  • leebovel on September 03, 2025

    Time and labor intensive but very much worth it! They are so special and make great gifts, especially if you use local-to-you beer and pretzels.

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  • Serious Eats

    Yes, it's time-consuming. Yes, it's expensive. But when you sink into one of these, you'll realize why this recipe has been chosen. ...solid, really good sweets that satisfy.

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