Description
Indulge in the rich and buttery flavor of homemade Classic Caramel Sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or your favorite desserts, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a silky, golden sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can elevate any treat with this decadent caramel sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. The sugar will clump but eventually melt into an amber-colored liquid.
- Once the sugar is fully melted, carefully add the cubed butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Stir until the butter is completely melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. The sauce will bubble up again. Allow it to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, if using. Let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Warm before serving.
Notes
For a thinner sauce, reduce the boiling time after adding the cream.
For salted caramel, increase the salt to ½ teaspoon.
Avoid high heat to prevent burning the sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings (2 tbsp per serving)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 0g
