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Caramel sauce in a glass jar with a spoon drizzling caramel into it with a plate of apples in the background.
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5 from 2 votes

Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe

Easy to make Caramel Sauce perfect for dipping apples or topping your ice cream. Made with pantry ingredients you already have on hand.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Kellie
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 10 cubes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract I use Nielsen-Massey
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the sugar and cook over medium heat until the sugar is melted.
  • Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sugar turns a deep amber color being sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to avoid burning. This will take approximately 5-10 minutes.
  • Carefully stir in the butter and vanilla. Continue stirring until completely melted. Slowly add the cream and continue cooking until smooth.
  • Stir in the salt and remove from the heat. Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature and then transfer to a jar with a lid.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks sealed tightly.
  • When ready to use, heat slowly in the microwave in 20 second intervals stirring each time until liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.02mg