Caramel Sauce
The ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers! This Caramel Sauce is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can elevate your desserts or enjoy it as a sweet treat on its own. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream or pairing with fruits, it's a must-try!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small pot, over medium-high heat, combine cream, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Cook, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted and ingredients mixed.
- Bring to a low simmer, turn heat down to medium and continue to simmer for five minutes, stirring every minute or so.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Notes
- For salted caramel: double the salt in the recipe.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 1 cup of Caramel Sauce. Serving size is 1 tablespoon.
- Storage: Sauce will keep in the refrigerator (covered) for up to two weeks.
- Small-batch Information: This recipe halves cleanly, but you need to cut the simmering time to four minutes so the sauce doesn’t become too thick.