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Spoon drizzling caramel sauce into a glass serving dish filled with sauce.

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade caramel sauce
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Laureen King
Learn how to make Homemade Caramel Sauce with 4 simple ingredients. This easy caramel sauce is creamy, smooth and buttery.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1/3 cup butter 2.7 ounces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium heavy based saucepan, add the water and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved into the water. (mixture will still look cloudy) Then STOP stirring!
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue to keep at a rolling boil until the mixture turns an amber color. DO NOT STIR. This process can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes.
  • Once the mixture is caramelized and is amber in color, immediately remove from the stovetop.
  • Add butter and whisk until the butter is melted.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until blended and smooth.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and transfer to jar or serving dish. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Enjoy your homemade caramel sauce on your favorite dessert.

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Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.01mg