☕ Homemade Caramel Coffee Creamer
9 Quarts for Just $13.50!
9 qts. Homemade Caramel creamer = $13.50" 💰✨
📌 In This Complete Guide
📖 The Coffee Creamer Victory
💬 The coffee creamer victory: "When your husband is an avid coffee drinker and uses flavored creamer @ $4.00 per quart... Tonight I made 9 quarts for a mere fraction of the cost. 9 qts. (Coffee mate Caramel Latte') = $35.99, 9 qts. Homemade Caramel creamer = $13.50. 5 quarts in the canner now."
If you have an avid coffee drinker in your house, you know how quickly those flavored creamers can add up. At $4.00 per quart, the cost is staggering. But what if you could make it yourself for a fraction of the cost?
This recipe makes delicious caramel coffee creamer that tastes just like store-bought – but at just $1.50 per quart! And with canning instructions, you can make it in bulk and have it ready whenever you need it.
💰 The Savings Breakdown
Cost Comparison Breakdown
- 🏪 Store-bought: $4.00 per quart × 9 = $35.99
- 🏠 Homemade: $1.50 per quart × 9 = $13.50
- 💰 Savings: $22.49 (62.5% saved!)
- 🥫 Batch size: 9 quarts (doubled recipe)
- 🔥 In the canner: 5 quarts processing right now!
💡 Pro Tip: "At $22.49 saved per batch, making your own creamer pays for itself quickly!"
📦 Ingredients
For Homemade Caramel Coffee Creamer
This recipe makes 9 quarts (doubled). Single batch makes 4.5 quarts.
- 🥛 2 gallons whole milk – Or 1 gallon milk + 1 gallon half & half
- 🍬 4 cups brown sugar – For caramel flavor
- 🧈 1 cup butter – Unsalted, melted
- 🍦 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 🧂 1 teaspoon salt – Enhances caramel flavor
- 🍯 ½ cup caramel sauce (optional) – For extra caramel depth
- 🧊 Sweetened condensed milk (optional) – For extra creaminess
🥫 For Canning
9 quarts total – 5 in the canner now, 4 more to go! This recipe is perfect for pressure canning.
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
How to Make Caramel Coffee Creamer
Step 1 – Make the Caramel Base:
- Combine ingredients – In a large pot, combine milk, brown sugar, butter, and salt.
- Heat gently – Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Don't boil – Heat until the sugar dissolves and butter melts. Do NOT boil.
Step 2 – Flavor:
- Add vanilla – Stir in vanilla extract and caramel sauce if using.
- Simmer – Simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Taste – Adjust sweetness or vanilla to your preference.
Step 3 – Cool:
- Remove from heat – Let the creamer cool slightly.
- Strain (optional) – Strain through a fine mesh strainer for extra smoothness.
Step 4 – Can or Refrigerate:
- For canning – Proceed to canning instructions below.
- For refrigerating – Pour into containers and refrigerate. Use within 7-10 days.
💡 Pro Tip: "5 quarts in the canner now! Canning makes this creamer shelf-stable for months."
🥫 Canning Instructions
Pressure Canning Your Creamer
This is the secret to shelf-stable creamer!
Prepare Jars:
- Sterilize jars – Wash quart jars in hot, soapy water. Keep them warm.
- Prepare lids – Place lids in hot water to soften the sealing compound.
Fill and Process:
- Fill jars – Ladle hot creamer into quart jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles – Run a clean knife around the inside of each jar.
- Wipe rims – Clean the jar rims with a damp cloth.
- Apply lids – Place lids and bands on jars. Tighten fingertip-tight.
- Pressure can – Process quarts at 10-11 PSI for 25 minutes (adjust for altitude).
- Cool – Let pressure drop naturally. Check seals.
Altitude Adjustments:
- 0 – 1,000 ft: 10-11 PSI for 25 minutes
- 1,001 – 2,000 ft: 11-12 PSI for 25 minutes
- 2,001 – 4,000 ft: 12-13 PSI for 25 minutes
- 4,001 – 6,000 ft: 13-14 PSI for 25 minutes
- Above 6,000 ft: 14-15 PSI for 25 minutes
⚠️ Important: Milk-based creamer must be pressure canned – never water bath canned. Follow processing times exactly.
📄 Caramel Coffee Creamer
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ CARAMEL COFFEE CREAMER ║
║ 9 Quarts for Just $13.50! ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
INGREDIENTS (9 Quarts – Doubled Batch):
- 2 gallons whole milk
- 4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup caramel sauce (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine milk, brown sugar, butter, salt in large pot
2. Heat gently until sugar dissolves (don't boil)
3. Add vanilla and caramel sauce
4. Simmer 5-10 minutes
5. Cool slightly
6. Fill quart jars (1" headspace)
7. Pressure can at 10-11 PSI for 25 minutes
8. Cool, check seals, store
COST BREAKDOWN:
- Store: $35.99 (9 qts)
- Homemade: $13.50 (9 qts)
- Savings: $22.49!
"5 quarts in the canner now." ☕🥫
🎨 Flavor Variations
Try These Delicious Creamer Flavors
- ☕ Classic Vanilla – Use white sugar + extra vanilla
- 🍫 Mocha – Add ½ cup cocoa powder
- 🥥 Coconut – Add 1 tsp coconut extract
- 🍯 Hazelnut – Add 1 tsp hazelnut extract
- 🍦 French Vanilla – Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract
- 🌿 Caramel Cinnamon – Add 1 tbsp cinnamon to caramel base
💡 Pro Tip: "Experiment with different extracts to create your own signature creamer flavors!"
💡 Pro Tips
- 🥛 Use whole milk – Whole milk gives the creamiest texture
- 🍬 Brown sugar is key – It gives the authentic caramel flavor
- 🧈 Don't boil – Boiling can cause separation
- 🥫 Pressure can only – Creamer must be pressure canned for safety
- 🏷️ Label everything – Write "Caramel Creamer" and the date on each jar
- 🔥 Use the canner – "5 quarts in the canner now" – this makes it shelf-stable!
🛒 Recommended Supplies
Get everything you need:
🔥 Pressure Canner | 📦 Quart Canning Jars | 🍬 Brown Sugar | ☕ Coffee Creamer Recipe Book
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Is homemade creamer cheaper than store-bought?
Yes! 9 quarts for $13.50 vs $35.99 at the store – you save $22.49!
❓ How long does canned creamer last?
Properly pressure canned, it lasts 12-18 months in a cool, dark place.
❓ Can I use lower fat milk?
Whole milk gives the best texture. Lower fat milk will be thinner.
❓ Why do I need to pressure can it?
Milk-based products must be pressure canned for safety. Water bath canning doesn't reach high enough temperatures.
❓ Can I make this without a canner?
Yes! Just refrigerate and use within 7-10 days.
❓ What does the butter do?
Butter adds richness and enhances the caramel flavor.
❓ Can I use other sweeteners?
Yes! Try maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar for different flavors.
❓ Why 5 quarts in the canner?
That's how many fit in the canner at once! The rest will be canned in the next batch.
📋 Creamer Canning Checklist
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ CREAMER CANNING CHECKLIST ║
║ 9 Quarts – $22.49 Saved! ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
MAKING THE CREAMER:
☐ Combine milk, brown sugar, butter, salt
☐ Heat gently until sugar dissolves
☐ Add vanilla and caramel sauce
☐ Simmer 5-10 minutes
CANNING PREP:
☐ Sterilize quart jars
☐ Prepare lids
☐ Fill jars (1" headspace)
☐ Remove air bubbles
☐ Wipe rims clean
☐ Apply lids and bands
PRESSURE CANNING:
☐ Load pressure canner
☐ Vent steam for 10 minutes
☐ Process at 10-11 PSI for 25 minutes
☐ Let pressure drop naturally
☐ Cool 12-24 hours
☐ Check seals
"9 qts. Homemade Caramel creamer = $13.50" ☕🥫✨
© HeritageKeepers — Homemade Caramel Coffee Creamer | 9 Quarts for $13.50 ☕
❤️ Saving money, one cup of coffee at a time!
Comments