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Classic Caramel Sauce

Classic Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 (about 2 tbsp each)
Calories: 168
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, warmed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Spread sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Let it melt without stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until deep amber.
  2. Add butter and whisk until melted, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in warm cream while whisking; the mixture will bubble up.
  3. Let the sauce boil for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into a jar, cool 5 minutes, then drizzle and serve.

Notes

Warm the cream before adding it so the sauce doesn’t seize. The caramel will be thin when hot but thickens as it cools. If it becomes too thick in the fridge, reheat with a splash of cream.