Beer-Pretzel Caramels

1. 1

   Butter an 8-inch-square baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring half of the beer to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced to 2 teaspoons, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine the remaining beer, the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream and butter in a large saucepan.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer registers 235 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and stir in the beer syrup and pretzels.

6. 6

   Spread in the prepared dish and chill until firm, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. 7

   Cut into pieces.

8. 8

   Photograph by Con Poulos

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.