Liquid Caramel
Transform your desserts with this silky, golden Liquid Caramel recipe—a delightful homemade sauce that's as versatile as it is irresistible. Made with simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, water, and a pinch of salt, this quick recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, offering the perfect balance of sweetness with a touch of deep, rich flavor. Utilizing a stovetop caramelization technique, this recipe delivers a luxuriously smooth texture ideal for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a convenient addition to elevate your favorite treats. Indulge in the magic of Liquid Caramel—pure gold in a jar!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 milliliters Water (for the caramel)
- 120 milliliters Hot water (for thinning the caramel)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients in advance and have them measured out, as caramelizing sugar requires quick attention.
In a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan, combine 200 grams of granulated sugar and 50 milliliters of water.
Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve. Once dissolved, stop stirring to avoid crystallization.
Let the sugar-water mixture cook, swirling the pan occasionally, as it begins to caramelize. Watch carefully as the color changes from clear to a golden amber hue. This process will take about 6-8 minutes.
Once the caramel reaches your desired golden color, remove the pan from the heat immediately to prevent burning.
Carefully pour in 120 milliliters of hot water into the caramel in a slow stream (stand back as the mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir gently with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon until the caramel is smooth and liquid.
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor and stir to combine.
Allow the liquid caramel to cool slightly before transferring it to a heatproof jar or container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently if it thickens too much.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 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.
