Created by Elena McIntosh & Chuck Smith Helliemae's Handcrafted Caramels are different. Pushed to the very brink of what sugar + heat can do, these big, deeply-flavored beauties are much more intense than other caramels. Dark and rich, they're made in tiny, four-pound batches with more butter and cream than most: they taste incredibly fresh, not sticky.

 

Year round, I sell three main varieties: Classic Salt, Coffee, and Cardamom. They all have Helliemae's signature addictive intensity. Each season, I introduce limited-edition flavors.

• Valentine's (Jan 20 - Feb 29): Chili Palmer - cinnamon + chili + salt = POW.
• Easter (March 15 - April 30): Peanut Butter - now listen here, the trifecta of salt, caramel, and peanut butter is pretty much alchemical.
• Mother's Day (May 1 - May 30): Jasmine Tea - lighter caramels that bloom with jasmine tea on the finish. The tea is floral, but also earthy and grounded.
• Father's Day (June 1 - June 30): Well, I haven't decided yet. Mr. Helliemae suggests Bananas Foster, but I'm leaning toward some sort of whiskey or beer. If you've got any ideas, shoot 'em to me.
• Autumn (Sept 15 - Oct 31): Apple - caramel-covered apples, but without the mess
• Holiday (Nov 15 - Dec 31): Candy Cane - the very essence of the holidays: peppermint, spices, caramel - I can almost see Hansel and Gretel eating them on Christmas morning.

Want to find Helliemae's Salt Caramels locally? They're in stores - some of my favorites in Colorado. Or you can order them right here.