Italian Sweet Sauce
Indulge your senses with this luscious Italian Sweet Sauce, a silky-smooth caramel creation infused with the aromatic warmth of vanilla and a zesty hint of orange. This decadent sauce comes together in just 20 minutes, combining granulated sugar, butter, and heavy cream for a rich, velvety texture that's perfect for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or pastries. The subtle addition of grated orange zest adds a citrusy twist, elevating the classic caramel flavor profile. With its easy preparation and versatile uses, this sweet sauce will effortlessly become your go-to topping for elevating any treat. Make it once, and you'll never look at store-bought sauces the same way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters water
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar fully dissolves.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the syrup to a gentle boil without stirring. Swirl the pan occasionally to prevent burning.
Allow the syrup to cook until it reaches a light amber color, about 8–10 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid over-caramelizing.
Once the mixture reaches the desired caramel color, carefully reduce the heat to low and whisk in the unsalted butter until fully melted.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble up vigorously.
Stir in the vanilla extract, grated orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sweet sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a serving dish or jar.
Serve warm or at room temperature over your favorite desserts, pancakes, or pastries. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 25 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.
