Homemade Caramel Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Description
The sauce begins by heating sugar over medium heat with constant stirring until it melts completely and develops a thick amber hue. The intense heat causes the sugar to caramelize, forming a rich base. Butter is added cautiously, causing bubbling, and stirred until melted and incorporated. Heavy cream is then poured in gradually while stirring to avoid splattering. The mixture is boiled for about a minute, allowing it to thicken and become smooth and glossy. Once cooled, the caramel sauce can be stored in a container for later use.
Homemade caramel sauce provides a deep sweet flavor with buttery richness and a smooth texture. It complements a variety of desserts such as ice cream, cakes, or fruit. Its preparation requires attention during melting to avoid burning and careful mixing of hot ingredients to ensure safety and consistency.
This sauce should be stored refrigerated in a sealed jar and can last up to two weeks.
Ingredients
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, unsalted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- To make the caramel sauce, heat sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. The sugar will start to clump and then melt into a thick brown, amber-colored liquid as you continue to stir. Be careful not to burn. Once sugar is melted add the butter. Be careful because the caramel will bubble when the butter is added. Stir the butter into the caramel until melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Very slowly, pour heavy cream into caramel while stirring. Be careful because the mixture will rapidly bubble and/or splatter when heavy cream is added. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute. It will rise in the pan as it boils.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a jar or glass container for storage.
Notes
- Store the caramel sauce in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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