There is literally nothing like home made caramel. It is super easy to make, and tastes so buttery and rich, words cannot describe it! I can put caramel sauce on anything, but its great on sliced apples, frozen yogurt or ice cream, cakes, or… your finger!
No matter which way you slice it, this caramel sauce is the best!
Caramel Sauce
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
A rich, buttery and silky caramel sauce, that’s super easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 Tablespoons (4-ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, not ultra-pasturized
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes (kosher salt can be substituted)
Instructions
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan add the sugar and evenly pour the water over top. Place the pan over medium-high heat and swirl the pan gently until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is clear. Avoid letting the syrup boil. Increase the heat to high, cover the saucepan with a tight fitting lid, and boil the syrup for 2 minutes. Uncover the saucepan and continue to boil the syrup until it begins to darken around the edges. Gently swirl the pan until the syrup turns a deep amber and begins to smoke. Remove from the heat and add the butter. Gently stir the mixture until the butter is incorporated. Add the cream and stir to combine. If the sauce becomes lumpy with hard clumps, set the pan over low heat and stir until smooth. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 month; it will become solid. Reheat or set out at room temperature before using. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Recipe from The Galley Gourmet
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