Easy Caramel
Indulge your sweet tooth with this foolproof Easy Caramel recipe, a rich and velvety homemade caramel sauce that comes together in just 15 minutes! Made with simple ingredients like granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and a touch of salt, this recipe creates a perfectly smooth and luscious caramel every time. Whether you're drizzling it over ice cream, using it as a dip for fruit, or adding a decadent touch to your favorite desserts, this quick caramel sauce is irresistibly versatile. With its golden amber hue and tantalizing buttery flavor, it’s a must-try treat for caramel lovers. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, this simple step-by-step guide ensures success with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon as the sugar begins to melt.
Once the sugar melts completely and turns a golden amber color, stop stirring and let it sit for a few seconds to ensure even caramelization. Be careful not to let it burn.
Carefully add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the pan. The mixture will bubble vigorously, so stir cautiously until the butter is fully incorporated.
Slowly and carefully pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream while stirring. The mixture will bubble again, but keep stirring until everything is smooth and combined.
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor of the caramel.
Remove the pan from heat and let the caramel cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a jar or heatproof container.
Allow the caramel sauce to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate it for later use. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.0 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.0 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 306 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 642 mg | 28% | |
| 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 | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 18 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.
