Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe (How to Make Caramel Sauce)
Learn how to make an easy and homemade caramel sauce in only 15 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ - ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Take a sauce pan and coat the entire bottom of it with granulated sugar.
- Next, turn your heat to medium low. The sugar will begin to dissolve as it melts down into a clear liquid.
- Then, swirl the liquid around a bit just to make sure the remaining sugar also melts.
- Once the sugar has completely melted down and turned a golden color, add in about a 1/2 to 3/4 cup of heavy cream (depending on how big your pan is and how much sugar you added) and quickly whisk together.
- Continue to quickly whisk and allow the caramel to thicken and become a wonderful rich and smooth sauce.
- Once smooth and thick, turn off heat and add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the sauce and allow to cool.
Notes
Be patient. While the recipe is easy it does take time to cook the sugar and for it to turn a golden brown color.
Use a heavy-bottomed pan for more even cooking and to prevent burning.
Main the temperature at low heat. This method of making caramel can easily burn so use caution and don't think you can speed things up by increasing the temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Sugar: 50g