About Seaside Salted Caramel

Meet Irene, a baker in Carteret County, North Carolina

Close to 40 years ago, I stumbled upon a caramel candy recipe and started making it at Christmastime for a special treat. It grew to be a favorite amongst family and friends. Over a period of several years, I tweaked and changed both the ingredients and the processing until I arrived at the formula now used. Thus, this recipe is truly my own version of a slow-cooked product using premium ingredients to achieve the best possible taste and consistency. The caramel sauce was born one day when I was making the classic Billionaire's Shortbread. The recipe called for store-bought caramels melted down. I knew that I could make a better version, and so I did!  After retiring from my former profession in 2025, I decided to take the plunge to see if I could build a small business with my candies and sauces. I currently sell my products in a variety of local stores in the Crystal Coast area, sell direct to consumers, and participate in local events.