Description
A simple and delicious homemade caramel sauce that adds a rich, buttery flavor to your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces (85g)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Place the granulated sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until melted and amber in color (about 5 to 8 minutes).
- Once melted, carefully whisk in the butter until fully incorporated, expecting a bubbling reaction.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly until smooth and uniform.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fine sea salt and vanilla extract if using.
- Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a jar or heat-safe bowl.
Notes
Store leftover caramel in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Rewarm gently before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg