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Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe

Get ready to drizzle, pour, dip and spread this Homemade Caramel Sauce on just about everything. Picture this velvety, liquid gold over vanilla ice cream, cakes, and pancakes, or stir it into iced coffee for an irresistible treat. This not so modest, 5 ingredient, creamy caramel sauce recipe is rich and buttery with hints of deep, molasses-kissed sweetness. Store-bought versions pale in comparison.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 3 tbsp-size servings (makes 2 cups)
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Melt sugar. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, water, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes uninterrupted or until the sugar melts and transforms into a light caramel color.
  • Add cream. Take it off the heat and add the cream (be prepared for some steam and bubbling action). Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
  • Add butter. Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter until everything becomes beautifully smooth and creamy.
  • Serve. Let it cool before transferring to an airtight container or adding on your favorite desserts and pastries.
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Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.03mg

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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