Description
Caramel sauce is a rich, buttery, and sweet condiment that transforms ordinary desserts into decadent treats. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or adding to coffee, this homemade caramel sauce is smooth, flavorful, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
Instructions
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir constantly to prevent burning. The sugar will melt and turn an amber color, which can take 10–15 minutes.
- Once fully melted, add the butter and whisk constantly until combined. The mixture will bubble up, which is normal. If the butter separates, remove from heat and continue whisking until smooth.
- Cook for an additional minute after combining the butter.
- Slowly drizzle in the room temperature heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let the sauce simmer for 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to thicken as it cools. Use warm or cold as desired.
Notes
- Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or desserts like brownies and cakes.
- Let the sauce cool before storing it in an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently over low heat or in the microwave before serving.
- Stir well after reheating as the sauce may thicken when chilled.