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jar of caramel sauce with caramel dripping back into jar

Homemade Caramel Sauce

This easy homemade caramel sauce has a rich, deep flavor that's hard to match with store-bought versions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Austrian
Servings 3 Cups
Calories 1055 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Cups Granulated sugar
  • ¾ Cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 Cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • ⅓ Cup Water For brushing down side of pan if needed

Instructions
 

Please use caution as the caramel is extremely hot and can cause serious burns.

  • Place the granulated sugar in a heavy duty 3-quart saucepan.
  • Begin heating over medium heat. Continue to heat until sugar dissolves and begins to turn clear. Stir or swirl the sugar in the pan occasionally. Approximately 2 - 3 minutes.
  • If sugar crystals begin to form on side of the saucepan, dip a pastry brush in water and lightly wash down the side of the pan to remove sugar crystals.
  • Stop stirring caramel once sugar is clear and fluid. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to heat until the sugar turns amber colored (approximately 5 minutes).
  • Remove pan from heat. Add butter and stir until butter is melted. It is OK if the caramel begins to seize up - just keep stirring until it comes back together.
  • Add the heavy cream and salt. Stir until the caramel is smooth. If lumps form, place the saucepan back on low heat and stir until smooth.
  • Allow the caramel to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container and place in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Alternatively, place the container in your freezer for up to 2 months. To defrost, remove from freezer and place in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Reheat caramel by placing in a microwave and heating for 10 second bursts until the caramel reaches the desired consistency. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1055kcalCarbohydrates: 134gProtein: 2gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 54mgSugar: 134gVitamin A: 2001IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.1mg
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