4.4 from 24 votes
How to Make Caramel Sauce Recipe
Easy Caramel Sauce comes together in just 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients. Use it in any recipe that calls for caramel!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 (1 cup)
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2-1 teaspoon fleur de sel*
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a very low boil, swirling the saucepan gently, but not stirring. Simmer until the mixture is syrupy and a deep caramel color, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the butter and cream, being mindful that the mixture will spit and sizzle, so be careful. Whisky vigorously until it reaches a smooth, sticky consistency. Finally, whisk in the vanilla and fleur de sel. Set aside to cool.
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Notes
- Use more or less depending on your tastes. Go slow- you can always add more.
Nutrition Information
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
960IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.