Caramel is just a heated version of sugar, corn syrup, butter and cream. Here is my favorite recipe for it, if you cook it less it will be a syrup and more it will be harder.
…This recipe makes the perfect soft and chewy kind. 2 cups white sugar1 1/2 cups corn syrup2 cups heavy cream1 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract Butter a 9x13 inch dish.In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup cream and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then stir in remaining 1 cup cream. Heat, without stirring, to 242 degrees F (116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and pour into prepared dish. Refrigerate.When cool, return candies to room temperature then cut into 1 inch squares and wrap in waxed paper. (MORE) 
