Homemade Caramel Sauce
This easy caramel sauce recipe uses three simpple ingredients: white sugar, butter, and heavy cream to create a rich, silky sauce perfect for drizzling over ice cream sundaes, apple pie, or even stirring into morning coffee. It’s the perfect gift when stored in a mason jar or airtight container and can be customized with a pinch of sea salt for a delicious sweet salted caramel sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is your go-to recipe for all things caramel!
Ingredients
- 2 cup White sugar (Organic if possible)
- ½ cup Salted butter
- ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoon heavy cream or half & half
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, melt the white sugar over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. When the sugar turns a deep amber color, add the butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Let the mixture boil for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and transfer to an airtight glass container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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How do I store caramel sauce?
Once your caramel sauce has cooled, transfer it to a glass jar or airtight container and store it in the fridge. Properly stored, caramel sauce will last for up to 3 weeks. When you're ready to use it, gently reheat it on the stove or microwave. If you're gifting the caramel, make sure to include a note about refrigeration. You can also suggest adding the sauce to caramel apples, apple pie, or as a drizzle for vanilla ice cream and pumpkin pie.
Once your caramel sauce has cooled, transfer it to a glass jar or airtight container and store it in the fridge. Properly stored, caramel sauce will last for up to 3 weeks. When you're ready to use it, gently reheat it on the stove or microwave. If you're gifting the caramel, make sure to include a note about refrigeration. You can also suggest adding the sauce to caramel apples, apple pie, or as a drizzle for vanilla ice cream and pumpkin pie.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 2mgSugar: 25g
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