Here’s an easy and delicious recipe for Caramel Sauce, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert!
Caramel Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions:
- Melt the sugar: In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon as it melts. The sugar will clump at first but will eventually melt into a smooth amber-colored liquid. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the butter: Once the sugar has melted completely and turned a deep amber color, carefully add the butter pieces. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so stir carefully until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Add the cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. The caramel will bubble up again. Stir until smooth and combined.
- Add vanilla and salt: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If you’re making salted caramel, add a pinch of salt at this stage.
- Cool and store: Let the caramel sauce cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a jar or container. It will thicken as it cools.
Tips:
- If the caramel sauce becomes too thick after cooling, you can warm it up slightly and stir in a tablespoon of warm water to thin it out.
- Store caramel sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
This silky, rich caramel sauce is perfect for adding a sweet, buttery touch to any dessert!