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Caramel Sauce

Decadent Homemade Caramel Sauce You'll Want on Everything

This 3-Ingredient Caramel Sauce is rich, buttery, and irresistible, perfect for drizzling over desserts or enjoying straight from the jar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid non-stick cookware for best results.
  • 6 tablespoons Salted Butter Make sure it's at room temperature for smooth blending.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Use it at room temperature for easy incorporation.

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Saucepan
  • Silicone Spatula
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Sugar: Place 1 cup of granulated sugar in a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar forms a smooth amber liquid, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the Butter: Once the sugar has melted, add 6 tablespoons of room temperature salted butter. Whisk for 3-4 minutes until fully incorporated.
  3. Add the Cream: Slowly pour in 1 cup of room temperature heavy whipping cream while whisking vigorously. Allow to boil for 1 minute until it reaches 220°F.
  4. Cool and Store: Let the caramel cool slightly for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a glass jar for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Gently reheat before use if needed.

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