Caramel Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 3 pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, until the sugar begins to melt and clump.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar is fully melted and turns into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. This can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Do not let it burn.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully add the butter, one piece at a time, stirring constantly until fully incorporated. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Slowly and carefully pour in the warm heavy cream while continuously stirring. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue to stir until the sauce is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the salt. Pour the caramel sauce into a heatproof jar or container. Let it cool completely at room temperature before serving or storing. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 3 pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, until the sugar begins to melt and clump.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar is fully melted and turns into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. This can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Do not let it burn.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully add the butter, one piece at a time, stirring constantly until fully incorporated. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Slowly and carefully pour in the warm heavy cream while continuously stirring. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue to stir until the sauce is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the salt. Pour the caramel sauce into a heatproof jar or container. Let it cool completely at room temperature before serving or storing. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 1 min