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Microwave Caramel Sauce (the real deal)
Decadently delicious, old fashioned caramel sauce made with an easy, new-fangled method!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20 1 tablespoon servings
Calories: 76 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Stir the sugar, corn syrup and water together in a 3-4 cup microwave-safe measuring cup or glass bowl.
- Microwave on high (full) power until the mixture is just beginning to brown, 4 to 8 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave. Check at 4 minutes and every 15-30 seconds after.).
- Remove the caramel from the microwave and set aside for 5 minutes or until it darkens to a rich honey brown.
- Carefully, add heavy cream (the mixture will be hot). If you end up with any lumps of caramel, just return the sauce to the microwave for 30 seconds and stir well again. Repeat as needed.
- Add butter and vanilla. Whisk ingredients together till smooth. The mixture will thicken a bit as it cools.
- If not using right away, transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator. Warm slightly in the microwave before serving.
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Notes
- Adapted from Cook's Illustrated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 201 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.