Caramel Butter Sauce
Indulge your taste buds with this luscious Caramel Butter Sauce, a decadent homemade treat that's perfect for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or even fresh fruit. Made with only five simple ingredients—granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt—this versatile sauce achieves a rich, velvety texture and a deep amber hue through a quick stovetop caramelization process. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a sweet and buttery sauce that strikes the perfect balance of creamy and salty-sweet flavors. Whether you’re elevating an ice cream sundae or adding gourmet flair to baked goods, this easy caramel sauce recipe is a must-try for any dessert lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 90 grams unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar and heat it over medium heat.
Allow the sugar to melt, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon. Be patient, as the sugar will clump before it completely melts into a liquid.
Once the sugar is fully melted and turns a deep amber color, quickly add the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is completely incorporated into the molten sugar. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble up again, so proceed carefully.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until everything is smooth and well combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for 5–10 minutes before using. It will thicken as it cools.
Serve the Caramel Butter Sauce warm or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 319 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1233 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
