Name: Salted Butter Caramels
Yield: Makes about 60 caramels
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; ⅔ cup heavy cream; 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; Fleur de sel or flaky sea salt (such as Maldon); 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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Put the evening over the top by setting out these easy, impressive caramels after dessert. Or set out wax-paper bags so friends can take them home for the next day.

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