Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce
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Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce
Description
The sauce is made by melting salted butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream together in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. The mixture is whisked as it melts and brought to a gentle boil for 2-3 minutes to dissolve sugar and develop the caramel's characteristic color and flavor. After boiling, the heat is turned off, and vanilla extract is stirred in to add depth.
The warm caramel sauce is then cooled in the pan briefly before transferring to a jar and refrigerating. It thickens as it cools, transforming into a rich, pourable consistency ideal for desserts. The use of brown sugar and cream creates a creamy texture and buttery taste.
This sauce is a flexible topping that can be warmed slightly before use. It stores well in the refrigerator and offers a classic caramel flavor with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter 1 cube, salted
- 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir the mixture with a whisk as it melts.
- Let it come to a gentle boil and bubble up for 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean extract. Let the caramel cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a jar.
- Place in the refrigerator. The caramel will thicken as it is chilled in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Let the caramel cool for several minutes before transferring to a heat-resistant container to avoid burns.
- Store caramel sauce refrigerated; it will thicken as it cools but can be gently reheated to pour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 792IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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