1,253 caramel recipes

Fresh pineapple upside-down cake with Madeira wine caramel, cornmeal batter, and extra egg yolks. Baked in a cast iron skillet for a crisp, buttery edge.

Maple pecan upside-down cake with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, currants, yogurt, and a hint of mace. Inverted to reveal a sticky, caramelized pecan topping served warm.

Roasted spiced root vegetables toss chunks of potato, sweet potato, turnip, rutabaga, carrot, and butternut squash in a garlicky paprika-cumin oil, then roast until caramelized. A warming winter side dish.

Three-ingredient pumpkin seed and sesame brittle made from caramelized sugar, pepitas, and sesame seeds. No candy thermometer needed for this quick, crunchy homemade candy.

Soft fish tacos with sauteed red snapper, caramelized red onions, lime juice, and fresh herbs in warm tortillas. A quick 30-minute dinner with bright, clean Mexican-inspired flavors.

Roasted onion, endive, and orange salad with watercress, spinach, and a Dijon lemon vinaigrette. Balsamic-roasted red onions add caramelized sweetness to this elegant composed salad.

Yeast dough topped with sweet fennel-onion marmalade and honey-glazed pearl onions bakes into a savory tart with caramelized edges and herb-kissed layers.

Seven bean and barley mix baked with molasses, honey, and tomato puree until thick and caramelized. A hearty, plant-based twist on classic baked beans.

A show-stopping layered meringue cake with toasted almond dacquoise, caramel-orange buttercream filling, and glazed orange slices. A French patisserie masterpiece for special occasions.

Creamy beef stroganoff with caramelized mushrooms and onions served over egg noodles. This weeknight-friendly skillet dinner transforms ground beef into a luscious comfort meal.

Classic French yule log cake with chocolate meringue buttercream, caramel mushrooms, and orange-almond sponge. This stunning Buche de Noel is a traditional Christmas centerpiece.

Four-layer blackberry jam cake with walnuts and warm spices, glazed with jammy caramel loaded with raisins. Impressive Southern dessert for special occasions and holidays.

Baked French toast stuffed with caramelized bananas, coated in sliced almonds, and topped with a cinnamon-oat streusel. A showstopping brunch dish that serves 6.

Sweet caramelized onions in white wine-spiked beef broth topped with melted Swiss and Parmesan create a restaurant-worthy soup that's easier than it looks.

Buttery cashew brittle with caramelized sugar that shatters into golden, nutty shards. This homemade candy uses simple ingredients and turns molten amber before your eyes.

Baked chicken legs glazed with raspberry jam, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes for a sticky sweet-heat finish that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.