Caramel Sauce
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Caramel Sauce
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Easy homemade sauce perfect for dipping apples, topping ice cream and apple pie!
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Ingredients
- 2 c. light brown sugar packed
- 1 c. heavy whipping cream
- ½ c. unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, salt and heavy whipping cream. Bring to boil and cook stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool slightly. Add to jar or container with lid.
- Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in airtight sealed container.
- To reheat, cook for 30 seconds in a microwave safe bowl. Stir and heat for an additional 10 seconds or longer if necessary.
Notes
- Crystallized sugar causes the grainy texture. This can happen if the sugar sticks to the side of the pan while the sauce is cooking and instead of melting it crystallizes and falls back into the caramel creating a grainy texture.
- The easiest way to avoid this happening is to fully combine the ingredients before turning on the heat. The cream will dissolve the sugar making it less likely that it will stick to the sides of the pan. You can also brush the sides of the pan with water which can help prevent the problem too.
- Yes, you can use the same amount in place of the heavy cream.
- You can, but be sure it’s completely cooled and store it in a container that allows some space for the sauce to expand when it freezes. A plastic freezer-safe container is best.
- You can increase the amount of salt in the recipe to your taste. Or, you can make it as is but sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of the sauce when you serve it.
- Yes, if your sauce is thin just cook it longer. It will reduce and thicken the longer it cooks. If it’s too thick, you can thin it with a little more cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1769kcal
(88%)
Carbohydrates
237g
(79%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
92g
(142%)
Saturated Fat
58g
(290%)
Cholesterol
289mg
(96%)
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Sugar
231g
(462%)
Vitamin A
3217IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1769 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1769kcal | 88% |
| Carbohydrates | 237g | 79% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 92g | 142% |
| Saturated Fat | 58g | 290% |
| Cholesterol | 289mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 231g | 462% |
| Vitamin A | 3217IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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