Caramel is a dairy-based confection with a continuous phase consisting of amorphous sugars and dissolved dairy solids with proteins and fat globules dispersed throughout. In some caramels, sugar crystals are desirable for their contribution to texture. The crystals disrupt the continuous phase, providing what is known as a ‘‘short’’ texture. At the extreme, fudge is known as a well-crystallized caramel. However, little is known about how crystal content influences the textural and physical properties of caramel.