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Easy Caramel Sauce

A quick and simple recipe for making rich and buttery caramel sauce at home, perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding warmth to your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar The star ingredient that provides sweetness.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter Adds richness to the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Makes the sauce creamy and smooth.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the flavor and balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Measure out the sugar, butter, and cream before you start cooking.
Cooking
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it melts and turns into a clear, amber liquid.
  2. Once your sugar has melted, carefully add the butter and stir until fully melted.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while stirring continually until fully mixed.
  4. After the cream is incorporated, add a pinch of salt and stir.
  5. Allow the caramel sauce to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a glass jar.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan for even cooking. Be patient during the melting process to avoid burning the sugar. You can customize the flavor with extracts or spices.