Caramel Sauce
Learn how to make the perfect homemade caramel sauce with just a few simple ingredients. Drizzle it over desserts, add it to coffee, or use it as a dip for fruit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and ¼ cup of water. Stir gently just to combine, then turn the heat to medium-high. Let the mixture cook without stirring until it turns into a golden-brown caramel, which should take about 5-7 minutes. You can gently swirl the pan if necessary, but avoid stirring.
- Once the sugar has caramelized, turn the heat down to low and carefully add the 3 tablespoons of butter. The mixture will bubble up vigorously, so be cautious. Stir until the butter is fully melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in ⅔ cup of heavy cream, whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble again, but continue to stir until the cream is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove the caramel from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Let the caramel sauce cool for a few minutes before using.