Caramel Sauce Recipe

This creamy and buttery homemade caramel sauce is a versatile topping for desserts, a delicious dip for fruit, or a luxurious addition to your morning coffee.

Course Spices and Condiments

Cuisine American

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Method Stovetop

Main Ingredient Dairy

Meal Type Dessert

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 1/2 cups

Calories 177kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup(s) brown sugar
¼ Cup(s) water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 Cup(s) cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat the brown sugar, water, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk often for about 2 minutes.
Add the butter and cream and cook until the caramel reaches a full boil. Once it is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook on a low boil for 10-12 minutes.
Take the pot off the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
Let the caramel sauce cool for a few minutes, and then pour it into a bowl or jar. The caramel will thicken as it cools.

Notes

You can store the caramel sauce in the fridge for a couple of weeks or at room temperature for 5-6 days. To reheat, use the microwave in 20-second intervals.

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