Hi Bold Bakers! Classic desserts, like Pumpkin, Pecan, and Apple Pies always rule during the holidays. No baker’s repertoire would be complete without those essentials. If you haven’t tried them yet, please see my favorite pie recipes located here. Already have an account? Salted Pumpkin Caramels may not be a traditional holiday treat, but they are so delicious and so easy, I just had to share the recipe with you. I hope it makes its way into your recipe collection and becomes part of your Thanksgiving tradition from here on. As an Irish ex-patriot living in California, it didn’t take me long to come around to the flavor of pumpkin in desserts. It was very foreign to me when I first moved to the U.S. However, I have never met a dessert I didn’t like, so why not try a pumpkin-flavored treat? My rationale was, “If it’s as yummy in sweet cooking as it is in savory, then I have nothing to worry about.” Smart, right? Well, I wasn’t wrong, nor disappointed. I absolutely love pumpkin these days, especially since I celebrate Thanksgiving now and it seems like pumpkin plays as much of a role in the holiday as turkey does! This recipe for Salted Pumpkin Caramels is from Food52.com, and was introduced to it when I worked as a pastry chef in San Francisco. Part of a pastry chef’s job is to make the after-dinnr petit fours. Another chef had this recipe hidden away in her notebook until I convinced her to share it with me. (Chefs are VERY protective of their good recipes!) The caramels were so wonderful I wasn’t leaving without the recipe. These Salted Pumpkin Caramels are perfect for the Holiday season. They are sweet, spiced, and smooth. My favorite part is the texture contrast between the soft pumpkin caramel and the crunchy pumpkin seeds. If you are looking for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving treat, this Salted Pumpkin Caramels recipe is perfect for you.
