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Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe

This sweet salted Caramel Sauce is scrumptious, smooth, and easy to make at home! Make it in minutes with just a few ingredients for a rich caramel sauce recipe that's amazing on desserts, coffee drinks, and ciders! Tips to make it perfectly every time!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 /4 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/2 /2 cup heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Add the sugar and water to a 3-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Stir until combined. Do Not Stir Again! Simply swirl the saucepan until the sugar has melted and turns a light amber color. If you use a candy or instant read thermometer, the mixture should register 350º at this point.
  2. Carefully add your butter and whisk until all the butter has melted.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the cream, whisking constantly until all of the cream has been incorporated. Whisk in the sea salt and set aside to cool.
  4. Allow to cool about 5 minutes and then pour into an airtight container for storing in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Makes 1 1/4 cups.
  • To prevent crystallization in your caramel sauce, make sure that your pot and spoon (silicone or wood!) are extremely clean as any debris can cause crystallization. Also, you may add 1 teaspoon of corn syrup with the sugar and water to prevent any crystallization, if you choose.
  • To refrigerate. After the caramel sauce has completely cooled, pour the sauce into a glass jar with a lid or another airtight glass container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
  • The caramel sauce will become thicker after refrigerating, so you can heat it gently in the microwave or on the stovetop to serve. (I think it is also delicious when it's cold, but it will be thicker.)
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Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Fat 31g (48%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Calcium 10mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Fat 31g 48%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Calcium 10mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.