Caramel Sauce Recipe

This is the besthomemade caramel sauceyou’ll ever make. The homemade sauce only uses four ingredients, is easy to make, and is extremely versatile!

Caramel sauce is the perfect addition to any type of dessert or treat. The smooth and rich flavor pairs well with anything chocolate-based, all kinds of fruit, and even salty snacks! I love that you can make a batch of this caramel sauce and store it in your fridge for whenever you want to use it.

You only need a small drizzle of thishomemade sauceto elevate your snack or treat taking it to a whole new level. This recipe is easy and quick, and the good news is you don’t need to be a professional candy maker to whip up a delicious caramel sauce!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You only need a few staple ingredients to make this simple and easy sauce.
• The rich, smooth, and velvety texture of homemade caramel sauce is better than any store bought.
• It is not overly sweet, but adds the right amount of flavor to elevate any dessert.

Recipe Ingredients

• White Granulated Sugar—Heating the sugar slowly will provide the sweet flavor of the sauce!
• Salted Butter—To make the caramel rich and give the proper consistency.
• Heavy Cream—To create the smooth, velvety texture of your homemade caramel.
• Sea Salt—Just a little to balance the rich sweetness of the caramelized sugar!

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How to Make Caramel Sauce

Step #1.Add the granulated sugar to a small pot over heat. Stir the sugar occasionally until it dissolves and turns a light amber color.

Step #2.Once the sugar is ready, add the butter and salt, continue stirring the mixture until the butter is fully melted.

Step #3.Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whisk the sauce until the ingredients are homogeneous and the sauce has thickened.

Step #4.Serve and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Popular Substitutions and Variations

There are so many different ways you can use caramel sauce! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Caramel popcorn—Drizzle caramel sauce over plain,air popped popcornand allow it to cool for a sweet and salty treat!
• Drinks—If you are trying to save money and make your drinks at home, caramel sauce can be used on top ofhot chocolate, hot coffee, and even iced coffee for extra sweetness.
• Breakfast casserole—Caramel sauce is perfect for a sweetbreakfast casserolesuch asFrench toast casseroleor banana bread casserole.
• Desserts—Homemade caramel sauce can be poured overice cream, cookies, or incorporated into cake or pie to elevate your typical dessert!

How to Store Caramel Sauce

You can store caramel sauce in the fridge for up to 3 weeks so you can use it multiple times for different desserts! We like to keep our sauce in a mason jar with a lid but a rubbermaid container will work too, whatever is easiest for you. Reheat your sauce in the microwave for about 10 seconds, and then stir until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Ensure your pot is clean and your sugar is free from impuritiessuch as dirt or residue, as these things will prevent your sugar from melting properly.
• We like tostir our sauce with a silicone spatulasince it is the easiest to clean.
• Try to allow your heavy cream to come to room temperaturebefore you add it to the pot. Caramel can be very sensitive to extreme temperatures.
• Don’t pour the heavy cream into the pot all at once. The heavy cream will bubble as it combines with the rest of the sauce, so if you add it all at once it can boil over and create a mess.

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