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3 ingredient caramel sauce poured over ice cream

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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 84 kcal

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

    • 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. 
    • Stir continuously when adding in the butter and cream.
    • Use a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to stir.
    • 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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