Caramel Sauce with White Sugar
Dive into the decadent world of homemade caramel with this simple yet luxurious Caramel Sauce made with white sugar. With just four ingredients—white sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and an optional pinch of salt—this recipe guides you step-by-step to create a smooth, glossy, and irresistibly rich sauce in only 20 minutes. The key is carefully melting the sugar to achieve that deep amber color, followed by the indulgent combination of butter and cream for a velvety finish. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or desserts, this versatile caramel sauce is a must-have recipe for any sweet tooth. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you have a splash of sweetness ready whenever a craving hits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams White sugar
- 90 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Salt (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the white sugar and place it over medium heat.
Stir the sugar constantly using a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon. The sugar will first clump together and then melt into a clear, golden liquid. Be patient and keep stirring to ensure it doesn’t burn.
Once the sugar has fully melted and turned a deep amber color, immediately add the unsalted butter. Be careful—this will cause the caramel to bubble up.
Stir the butter into the caramel until fully combined, which should take about 1–2 minutes.
Slowly pour the heavy cream into the caramel while continuing to stir. The mixture will bubble vigorously again, so pour carefully.
Keep stirring until the cream is fully incorporated and you achieve a smooth and glossy sauce.
If desired, add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the caramel.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool for 10–15 minutes. It will thicken as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the caramel sauce to a clean jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before using if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.1 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 319 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% | |
*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.
