Description
A straightforward recipe for rich and buttery homemade caramel sauce, perfect for drizzling over desserts or as a dip.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring to let it boil.
- Let it cook undisturbed until it turns a rich amber color, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Whisk in the unsalted butter until completely melted and incorporated.
- Add the heavy cream slowly, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Mix in the salt and vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Cool the caramel before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Perfect for drizzling over ice cream sundaes or as a dip for fruits. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg