Caramel Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a rich and velvety Caramel Sauce at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding to your favorite beverages for a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 and 1/2 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sugar Mixture:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Caramel Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sugar Preparation: Add the sugar and water to a 3-quart heavy bottomed saucepan; stir to create an even layer.
- Caramel Sauce: Carefully add the butter and whisk until melted (be cautious as the mixture will bubble up).
- Remove from heat and slowly pour in the cream while whisking continuously until well combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla and salt.
- Allow the sauce to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a lidded glass jar to cool completely.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat as needed in the microwave.
Warm the pot over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, turns clear, and begins to bubble (approximately 3-4 minutes).
(Avoid stirring once the sugar starts to bubble; instead, swirl the pan occasionally and brush down any sugar crystals on the sides.)
Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and transforms into a deep amber color, similar to honey (approximately 8-12 minutes).
Notes
- Be cautious when working with hot sugar mixtures.
- Ensure the caramel cools sufficiently before storing it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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