For a perfectly sweet and creamy dessert topping, give this Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce a try!
Make a luscious and sweet caramel sauce in just 5 minutes using this easy recipe and a few simple ingredients. There are so many recipes that a creamy and smooth sauce can be added. Simply drizzle caramel sauce on top of a scoop of premium ice cream for a delicious caramel sundae or use it as a dip for sliced apples. Either way, keep this easy recipe close at hand!
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Homemade Caramel Sauce
Every kitchen needs this easy recipe for caramel sauce! It’s just so simple to make and super handy to have on hand when time is tight.
Just 5 ingredients and only 5 minutes are needed for this sweet dessert sauce!
This recipes is so easy! There are no tricks, no need to check for a “soft ball stage” or anything complicated. This recipe makes a delish sauce every time!
What’s In This Caramel Sauce?
Create a luscious caramel topping with these easy ingredients!
- Butter – use salted butter for best flavor and no need to add salt. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the mixture. RECIPE TIP: Brown the butter first to give this sauce a delicious, rich flavor.
- Brown sugar – a dark brown sugar is delicious for this sauce, but light brown sugar can also be used.
- Cream – use a heavy cream that has a fat content over 30%. Whipping cream is perfect!
- Vanilla – regular vanilla extract is perfect but if using pure vanilla, reduce amount to 1/4 teaspoon. Other flavors can also be substituted. Rum, coconut or maple would be tasty combinations.
- Vinegar – this is an important addition. It keeps the caramel sauce from becoming grainy. So don’t skip it! Lemon juice can be used as a substitute and works well.
How To Make Caramel Sauce
This simple recipe makes a buttery sauce that’s super easy to make!
- Add butter, milk and brown sugar to sauce pan.
- Melt, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Boil for 1 minute. Add vanilla and vinegar.
- Cool and pour into container.
How To Make The Perfect Sauce
Measure everything ahead of time, and assemble all utensils, pots and storage containers. This will help keep your kitchen organized and make sure you have everything you need.
Be sure to begin the 1 minute timer after the sauce comes to a full rolling boil.
Allow sauce to cool in the sauce pan and stir occasionally. If serving warm, cool for about 10 minutes.
Where To Use Caramel Sauce?
There are a multitude of uses for a rich, buttery and creamy caramel sauce – where to start?
- The first thought that automatically comes to mind is as an ice cream topping! Delicious drizzled over a scoop of premium ice cream, followed with some whipped cream and topped with a cherry!
- Any pumpkin flavored dessert, like Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake, would be delicious with this sauce.
- Use it to drizzle over pancakes, crepes or even over cinnamon buns.
- So good as a dip with sliced apples for a tasty snack or try it drizzled over salted popcorn! Delish!
I hope you have success making this Homemade Caramel Sauce recipe! It’s a recipe I make often and my family loves, so I hope yours will too!
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Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup salted butter
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Over low heat, melt butter, brown sugar and cream.
- Bring to a rolling boil and keep there for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat. Add vanilla and vinegar.
- Cool, stirring occasionally. Pour into container.
Notes
- Begin the 1 minute cook time after the sauce has come to a full rolling boil.
- Allow sauce cool in the sauce pan and stir it occasionally.
- If crystals begin to form on the sides of the pan, heat slowly and add a touch more vinegar.
Nutrition
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