The sweet tooth looks forward to National Caramel Day on April 5! This day is sweet and salty, sticky, and unforgettable! Make desserts with caramel layers, pastry cream, and cake layers. It adds a unique flavor.
History
The first recipes using caramel appeared about a thousand years ago. Arabian people boiled water, crystallized sugar, and made delicious, sweet candies. When heated, sugar turns into an orange syrup with a viscous consistency. Europeans adopted this method and developed various ways to make sweet caramel treats.
Interesting Facts
People enjoy caramel in ice cream, puddings, cakes, and custards. Today, caramel is made with more than just water and sugar. Ingredients like milk, salt, fruit pulp, vanilla, butter, or cream liqueur can be added.
- Caramel has Franco-Spanish origins.
- It can be liquid, hard, or soft.
- Dan Walker is credited with the creation of candied apples, a staple at American folk festivals. He first experimented by mixing caramel and fruit flavors, and it became a hit.
April 5 is a perfect day to enjoy this dessert and learn how to make it. Invite your friends over, and make the holiday as warm as sugar syrup.
When is National Caramel Day in 2025?
National Caramel Day is observed on April 5 each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Saturday | April | 5 | 2025 |
| Sunday | April | 5 | 2026 |
| Monday | April | 5 | 2027 |
| Wednesday | April | 5 | 2028 |
| Thursday | April | 5 | 2029 |
