3 Ingredient Caramel Sauce
This easy homemade caramel sauce is made from just three ingredients, WITHOUT a candy thermometer! You just need heavy whipping cream, butter, and white sugar to make this decadent caramel sauce!
Equipment
- 1 medium stainless steel pot 4 quarts
- 1 glass jar for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Pour the sugar into a medium stainless steel pot, and place on the stove on medium heat.1 cup granulated sugar
- Cook the sugar for 6-8 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally to prevent burning. Cook until the sugar begins to bubble and turns a deep amber color.
- Remove from the heat, then add the butter and stir until completely melted. Be careful, the caramel will froth and bubble up at this step.5 tbsp salted butter
- Add the cream, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the caramel is smooth and creamy.1/2 cup heavy cream
- Let the hot caramel cool for a few minutes, then pour over your favorite treats. Store in a glass jar with a lid.
Notes
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- Stay by the stove and keep a close eye on the caramel as it cooks.
- If the caramel seizes, or begins to harden, simply set it back on the burner on low and stir until it becomes creamy again.
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- Stir continuously when adding in the butter and cream.
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- Use a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to stir.
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- Use a deep stainless steel pan as the caramel will bubble up the sides of the pan as it cooks.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 7mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.01mg
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