Learn to make one of the most delicious sauces ever created – caramel. Don’t let it intimidate you! If you don’t want away, you can master this. And, once mastered, it’s available for use in coffee, on ice cream, in desserts, and all kinds of scrumptious dishes.
The most technical part of this recipe is watching the color of the sugar as it’s cooking. So, use a light-colored pan. It will help you see the actual color as it’s getting darker.
If it starts smoking, it’s gone too far. Ask me how I know …
And, it’s better to undercook it a little bit than overcook it.
The caramel will keep on the counter for a few days or in the refrigerator for several weeks – if you don’t eat it by the spoonful before that!
Homemade Caramel Sauce
One of the most basic, delicious, well-loved sauces ever made – caramel. Learn to make it at home so you never have to buy it again!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbls water
6 Tbls butter
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ tsp salt
Instructions
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and water.
Set over medium heat and allow to melt stirring lightly.
When sugar is completely melted, stop stirring and allow to cook.When sugar begins to brown, watch it closely.
When it becomes a rich caramel color, remove from heat and add butter.
Stir vigorously to combine.
Add heavy cream and stir well.
Caramel thickness can be adjusted by the amount of cream added.
A little less, a little thicker. A little more, a little thinner.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins