Description
Rich and buttery Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Perfect for drizzling over desserts, this easy homemade caramel sauce elevates any treat. Make it in just 15 minutes with minimal effort and enjoy a decadent caramel sauce that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until fully combined with the melted butter.
- Pour in the heavy cream and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before serving, or transfer to a jar for storage.
Notes
The caramel sauce thickens as it cools. If reheating, gently warm in the microwave or on the stovetop until smooth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For a salted caramel version, increase the amount of salt to ½ teaspoon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dessert Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 110 kcal (per tablespoon)
