Homemade Caramel Sauce
A rich, buttery caramel sauce that elevates your desserts with a sweet, indulgent flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather sugar, butter, cream, vanilla, and salt. Measure everything out for an easier cooking process.
- Melt the Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir continuously with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon.
- Achieve a Golden Color: Keep stirring until the sugar has fully melted and turned a deep amber color.
- Add the Butter: Remove from heat and carefully add the butter, stirring until melted and incorporated.
- Incorporate the Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Finish with Flavor: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring well.
Notes
Watch closely as sugar can burn quickly. Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution.