✨ Homemade Caramel Sauce in Minutes
(Silky, buttery, and luxuriously rich—this easy caramel sauce puts store-bought to shame!)
🥄 Ingredients
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cubed
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½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Melt the Sugar
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In a light-colored saucepan (to monitor color), heat sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula.
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After 3-5 mins, the sugar will clump, then melt into a clear liquid. Keep stirring until it turns a deep amber (like honey). Don’t walk away—it burns fast!
2️⃣ Add Butter
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Carefully whisk in butter (mixture will bubble aggressively). Keep whisking until fully melted and smooth (~1 min).
3️⃣ Finish with Cream
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Slowly drizzle in warm cream while whisking (it will foam up).
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Cook 1 more minute until glossy.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt (if using).
4️⃣ Cool & Store
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Let cool slightly before transferring to a jar. It thickens as it cools!
💡 Pro Tips
✔ No Crystals? Avoid stirring once sugar melts (just swirl the pan).
✔ Too Thick? Add 1-2 tbsp hot water and reheat gently.
✔ Flavor Boost: Add 1 tbsp bourbon or espresso powder.
✔ Storage: Keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge (reheat in microwave).
🍯 How to Use It
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Drizzle over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake.
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Dip apple slices or pretzels.
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Stir into coffee for a homemade caramel latte.
This sauce is pure gold—sweet, buttery, and foolproof! 🌟
Want a dairy-free or coconut caramel version? Just ask! 🥛🚫