Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of this homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or as a dip for fruit, this easy recipe will elevate any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and cook, stirring constantly until it melts into a thick amber liquid.
- Once the sugar is fully melted, carefully add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring; continue stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt if using. Let cool slightly before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; warm gently before serving.
Notes
- For salted caramel, use salted butter and add an extra pinch of flaky sea salt at the end.
- Be careful not to walk away while melting the sugar—caramel can burn quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
