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Homemade Caramel Sauce (Salted) - 3 Ingredients
This Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce (Salted) is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, cheesecake and any other dessert! Best of all, it's so simple to make with only 3 ingredients and is super delicious with apples and more!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cup)
Calories 149 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar you can also use brown sugar for a thicker caramel like dulce de leche
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 tablespoons heavy cream in Canada use whipping cream
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
Optional:
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or Himalayan Pink Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Tools:
- metal whisk or wooden spoon
- medium heavy bottomed sauce pan
- heat safe oven gloves or mitts optional as the pot gets hot
- heat safe glass jar for storing
Instructions
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Start by having all the ingredients ready to go, and near the stove (as sugar can burn quickly).
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In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan (I use at least a 3-quart cast iron or stainless steel) heat the water and sugar over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture starts to just bubble.
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Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stop stirring and allow mixture to continue boiling until it turns an amber color, this could take anywhere from 4-12 minutes.
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Remove from heat and turn off the stove. Carefully and slowly whisk in the heavy cream as the mixture will bubble. Mix in the butter, one cube at a time until everything is incorporated.
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Add vanilla or salt if desired. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice. The mixture will thicken up as it cools. *(SEE NOTE to prevent caramel from getting grainy,)
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Pour into a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Warm for a few minutes in the microwave before serving.
Recipe Notes
**to prevent caramel from getting grainy, you can whisk in 1/2 tablespoon corn syrup in the end.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Caramel Sauce (Salted) - 3 Ingredients
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (about 1 tablespoon))
Calories 149
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 9mg0%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 16g18%
Vitamin A 330IU7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 10mg1%
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