Description
Creating homemade caramel sauce is a delightful culinary adventure that elevates any dessert. With just three simple ingredients—granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream—you can whip up a smooth and creamy caramel in around 20 minutes. This versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit, making it an essential recipe for every home cook. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a sweet treat, this easy stovetop recipe adds luxurious flavor to your dishes. Customize it with vanilla or sea salt for an extra touch of flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small chunks)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, add the sugar.
- Once the edges start melting, stir with a heat-resistant rubber spatula until fully melted and golden.
- Carefully add butter to the pan; expect bubbling.
- Stir for about two minutes until combined.
- Gradually pour in the cream while stirring; let it bubble for one minute before turning off the heat.
- Allow to cool, then transfer to sterilized jars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg