Caramel Sauce Recipe
Warm, buttery homemade caramel sauce that elevates any dessert. This recipe is easy to make in under 15 minutes with just four core ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream warmed (or substitute full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Place granulated sugar in a dry saucepan and stir over medium heat until it melts into an amber liquid.
- Pour in the butter pieces once the sugar is melted. Whisk until smooth and bubbling.
- Slowly stream in the warm cream while whisking until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat, stir in sea salt and vanilla extract. Adjust salt level to taste.
- Let the sauce sit to thicken, then transfer to a glass jar. It will continue to firm up as it cools.
- Use warm for a looser drizzle or chill for a firmer topping. Drizzle over desserts or enjoy as desired.
Notes
Keep cream warm for smooth blending. Wipe pan sides before melting sugar to prevent crystallization.
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