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Homemade Caramel Sauce
This homemade Caramel Sauce recipe transforms five basic pantry staples into a rich and creamy caramel sauce. Enjoy it on top of ice cream, in your hot chocolate, or literally over anything! It's so easy and only takes 10 minutes to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar , firmly packed
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk , or heavy cream, or more, to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Grease the sides of a medium saucepan with oil or non-stick spray. Add butter, brown sugar, water, and salt to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted.
- Bring the mixture to a boil., stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring, until golden brown and thickened (keep in mind it will continue to thicken as it cools).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Add more evaporated milk if you'd like a thinner consistency.
- Store caramel sauce in a covered container or jar in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Re-warm in the microwave for a few seconds, or on the stove over low heat.
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Notes
- Yield: about 2 cups.
- Butter: salted butter can be used. Reduce salt to 1/8 teaspoon, or to taste.
- For Salted Caramel: Use unsalted butter and replace salt with Sea Salt, adding extra salt, to taste.
- To Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
92mg
(3%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
476IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.