Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of homemade Caramel Sauce with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or using as a dip for fruits, this sauce will elevate any dessert to a new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (optional for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Melt the Sugar: In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar while stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon. Be patient and keep stirring until the sugar turns into a deep amber liquid.
- Add Butter and Cream: Once the sugar is melted and amber in color, add the butter and stir until fully combined. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt, if using. Let the sauce cool slightly before using or storing.
Notes
- For a salted caramel version, increase the salt to 1/2 teaspoon or use salted butter.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
