Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets
Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets offer a deep, toasty caramel flavor with a subtle tang from apple cider vinegar that keeps each bite balanced. Crisp yet melt-in-the-mouth, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, gift boxes, or an after-dinner treat. Simple, old-world candy-making that highlights the purity of burnt sugar and a gentle sheen of butter.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves50
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 6
- Performance
- 18
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, mix the sugar, water, and vinegar.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Keep boiling for about 15 minutes, or until it turns a deep golden brown, or check with a candy thermometer.
- 4
The temperature should reach 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).
- 5
Remove from the heat and pour onto two well-buttered heavy dinner plates.
- 6
When the candy starts to harden, pull it from the edges of the plates.
- 7
Stretch it into long ropes and cut into pieces with kitchen scissors, giving each piece a twist.
- 8
Cool completely before storing in an airtight tin.
- 9
Use caution, as the candy will be very hot while pulling and cutting.
- Calories 16.15 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 4.09 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
About This Recipe
Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets is made with 4 ingredients and serves 50. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Butter, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 16.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Butter, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 16.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets healthy?
- Portuguese Caramelized Sugar Sweets has an easyChef Pro health score of 23/100. Per serving, it provides 16.15 calories and 0.0 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk and Sulfites, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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