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A mason jar with a wooden lid filled with caramel sauce with a plate of French toast in the background.

Caramel Sauce

Indulge in the rich and buttery flavor of homemade caramel sauce. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including sugar, butter, and cream, caramel sauce is easy to make and adds a touch of decadence to any dessert. Learn how to make your own caramel sauce at home and take your desserts to the next level!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 615 kcal

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the brown sugar and cream and whisk continuously over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat once the sugar has dissolved.

Notes

Variations

There are many variations to this traditional caramel sauce recipe that can add different flavors and textures to this classic dessert topping. Here are a few examples:
  1. Salted Caramel Sauce: Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel sauce recipe for a sweet and salty flavor combination.
  2. Whiskey Caramel Sauce: Add a splash of whiskey to the caramel sauce recipe for a rich and boozy flavor.
  3. Maple Caramel Sauce: Substitute maple syrup for some of the sugar in the caramel sauce recipe for a sweet and smoky flavor.
  4. Chocolate Caramel Sauce: Stir in some cocoa powder or melted chocolate to the caramel sauce recipe for a rich and decadent chocolate flavor.
  5. Espresso Caramel Sauce: Add a shot of espresso to the caramel sauce recipe for a rich and bold coffee flavor.
These variations can be added to the traditional caramel sauce recipe or used to create entirely new and unique recipes. Experiment with different flavors and textures to find the perfect caramel sauce for your taste!

how to store caramel sauce

Caramel sauce should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and prevent it from spoiling. The caramel sauce will thicken and solidify as it cools, so you may need to reheat it before using it.
To reheat caramel sauce, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 10-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the sauce is smooth and pourable again.

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 2gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 136mgSugar: 55gVitamin A: 1584IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 0.5mg
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