Elevate your desserts to a whole new level with this heavenly homemade caramel sauce. Rich, buttery, and decadently sweet, this luscious sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, pies, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. Once you try this caramel elixir, you'll never go back to store-bought versions.
Servings: Approximately 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Level: Beginner
This easy-to-make caramel sauce recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience. The result is a velvety smooth caramel sauce that will add a touch of luxury to your favourite desserts.
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Kitchen Equipment:
Medium saucepan
Whisk
Wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Directions:
1. Caramelize the sugar:
- Heat the granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk to ensure even melting.
- The sugar will clump and then eventually melt into a thick, amber-coloured liquid. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
2. Add the butter:
- Once the sugar has melted completely and reached a golden amber color, add the butter one piece at a time, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
3. Stir in the cream:
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up.
- Allow the mixture to boil for about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
4. Add flavouring:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.
5. Cool and store:
- Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a heatproof container or jar.
- The caramel sauce will thicken as it cools. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
6. Serve and enjoy:
- Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce over your favourite desserts, ice cream, pancakes, or use it as a dip for fruits. Enjoy the indulgent sweetness of this luxurious caramel elixir!
This homemade caramel sauce is a versatile and irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether you use it as a topping, filling, or dip, its rich flavour and velvety texture will take your treats to the next level of deliciousness.
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