Classic Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the silky sweetness of homemade *Classic Caramel Sauce*, a versatile dessert staple that takes just 15 minutes to make with only three simple ingredients: granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream. This foolproof recipe delivers a rich, amber-hued sauce with luxurious depth and a buttery, velvety texture. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit, this caramel can also be customized with a pinch of salt for a decadent salted caramel twist. Made in a single saucepan, this quick and easy caramel sauce is a must-have for elevating your favorite treats. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and reheat for instant indulgence whenever the craving strikes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 90 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Salt (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour the granulated sugar and spread it evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Heat the sugar over medium heat without stirring. As it begins to melt, use a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon to gently push the liquefied sugar around to prevent it from burning.
Once the sugar has completely melted and reached a rich amber color, immediately reduce the heat to low.
Carefully add the unsalted butter to the pan, stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so be cautious.
When the butter has fully incorporated, slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. The bubbling will intensify, but it will subside as the ingredients combine.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in a pinch of salt, if desired, for a salted caramel flavor.
Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a heatproof jar or container.
The sauce will thicken as it cools. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and gently reheat before using, if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.1 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 319 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 192 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 | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 19 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.
