Homemade Caramel Sauce
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the granulated sugar to the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Continuously stir the sugar with a heat-resistant spatula. Initially, the sugar will clump up and appear crumbly. Continue stirring patiently as the sugar slowly melts and turns into a liquid, eventually forming a deep amber caramel. This process can take several minutes. Ensure all sugar crystals are melted and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Once the sugar has fully caramelized to a deep amber color, immediately remove the pan from the heat to prevent burning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Carefully add the cubed butter to the hot caramel, a few pieces at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is fully melted and incorporated into the caramel. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Slowly pour the heavy whipping cream into the caramel mixture, stirring constantly until the cream is fully combined and the sauce is smooth. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble and steam.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in the vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) and kosher salt until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the finished caramel sauce into a clean glass jar for storage or immediate use. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Caramel Sauce
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the granulated sugar to the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Continuously stir the sugar with a heat-resistant spatula. Initially, the sugar will clump up and appear crumbly. Continue stirring patiently as the sugar slowly melts and turns into a liquid, eventually forming a deep amber caramel. This process can take several minutes. Ensure all sugar crystals are melted and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once the sugar has fully caramelized to a deep amber color, immediately remove the pan from the heat to prevent burning.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Carefully add the cubed butter to the hot caramel, a few pieces at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is fully melted and incorporated into the caramel. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Slowly pour the heavy whipping cream into the caramel mixture, stirring constantly until the cream is fully combined and the sauce is smooth. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble and steam.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in the vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) and kosher salt until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the finished caramel sauce into a clean glass jar for storage or immediate use. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
⏱️ 1 min